Masha Archer Saffron Wreath Necklace
Single strand necklace approximately 25.5” with a 4.5” extension made by Masha Archer. Bright saffron colored vintage copal (tree resin/ acrylic meld) rondelles, graduated in size from mid 1950s Morocco, referred to as “Moroccan amber” in the African Bead Trade. Bright red stained coral discs from China of Asian waters. Fluted black stained copal ellipsoid end beads in heavy silver bowl fittings, stamped and scored with raised images of foliage motifs from Tibet. Plated furnishings from USA. Two Sister’s men’s pocket watch clasp from USA. Coin: 25 Pyas (1952-65, Burma).
Single strand necklace approximately 25.5” with a 4.5” extension made by Masha Archer. Bright saffron colored vintage copal (tree resin/ acrylic meld) rondelles, graduated in size from mid 1950s Morocco, referred to as “Moroccan amber” in the African Bead Trade. Bright red stained coral discs from China of Asian waters. Fluted black stained copal ellipsoid end beads in heavy silver bowl fittings, stamped and scored with raised images of foliage motifs from Tibet. Plated furnishings from USA. Two Sister’s men’s pocket watch clasp from USA. Coin: 25 Pyas (1952-65, Burma).