Antique Bone "Medicine Stick" from Ethiopia ivory 13-15mm long x 10-11mm diameter

13-15mm long x 10-11mm diameter

Size range from 12mm x 10mm to 26mm x 14mm with 1-2mm holes

25mm thick (solid silver) with a 2mm bail

Each bead has four 28mm x 11mm tubes fashioned together with two wonderfully jangly sets of clapperless bells

Antique Bone "Medicine Stick" from Ethiopia ivory 13-15mm long x 10-11mm diameterAntique bone "medicine stick" from Ethiopia, was used by shaman for prophecy and healing. The eyes ward off evil and provide protection and insight to the wearer. Still made today for export, this particular bone stick is over 100 years old and had been used by a shaman. The photos show front and back and detail; 125mm long x 35mm wide.