Brass Strand of Beads

Squared-off bicones with the dull glow of well-handled coins.

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. Angular beads of matte gold with flat, slightly scarred sides and a pronounced center ridge. Gray-green patina shows at the pointed ends. Tan fiber ties around one bead low in the loop, with a few loose ends sticking out.

Not pretty by accident, but by habit.