Bone Buttons Onyx Earrings this extremely rare helmet mask

this extremely rare helmet mask was purchased by an Australian UN Peacekeeper in 1995 from its original owner

The endless knot is a potent Buddhist symbol describing the endless cycle of life

8 cm length

They are a very light blue with a colour that changes in intensity depending on the angle viewed from

As these are natural beads hand cut in Afghanistan by local craftsmen

Bone Buttons Onyx Earrings this extremely rare helmet maskThese large bone buttons were hand carved from buffalo bone and come from Burma. These are designed to be used as buttons, but could also be incorporated into jewellery design projects. I used them to finish large, cord strung necklaces and once turned a pair into silver mounted earrings by cutting down the ends to a tapered point. Price is per piece. Measurements: length 2. 2 cm, diameter of button 1. 7 cm. diameter at base 1. cm