Brass Strand of Beads

Ribbed spindles trimmed with a pair of tiny bells, dressed for a procession.

This is a strand of beads. It is brass. Brass beads are generally made by casting in small molds or by the lost-wax method, then strung in lengths that are worn or traded. Long, tapered beads wrapped in fine ridges like a coiled spring, in matte ruddy gold. A pair of small, plain bells dangle from a short loop at the center, one with a slit. Patches of green tarnish speckle the metal. The strand is 24 inches long.

A strand that jingles with confidence.