Brass Strand of Beads

A looped band of tiny discs, warm as a pocketful of pennies.

This is a strand of beads. It is brass. Strands of metal beads were traditionally worn as ornament and as a form of portable wealth in many parts of Africa and Asia. Closely stacked flat disc beads in rose-tinged gold, with a few lighter yellow ones scattered through. Fine ridges mark each wafer edge. The strand forms two broad circles and a small curved tail inside.

Small parts, assembled with grown-up discipline.