African Bone, Kenya, Cylinder, 11x9mm, 22in Strand

African Bone, Kenya, Cylinder, approx. 11x9mm, 1.5mm Hole

This price is for one 22 inch strand

11x9mm strands have approx. 50 pieces

These beads are handmade in Kenya from recycled cow bone and occasionally camel. The bones are collected from local butchers and abattoirs, turning what would be waste into a valuable art form.

The bones are scrubbed, boiled to remove marrow and oils, and then bleached in the sun to create a clean, white canvas. Artisans use lathes, saws, and grinding wheels to carve the bone into various bead shapes.

Handmade in Kenya