Each strand is uniform in size. These beads from Mali are smooth, but not shiny. Granite beads might sound boring, but these actually look quite nice. There are about 40 beads per strand. Our African pipestone comes from Nigeria and Ghana.
Nigerian stone is usually darker, with a shiny finish.
Pipestone from Ghana has a reddish matte finish. Both are a naturally occurring stone. The beads may include rough spots and holes. The small beads are often irregularly cut slices. 838-2602 Prices subject to change without notice.