This was once a necklace, or a project someone started to make a necklace. The beads are very old and perhaps bakelite. The carvings are deep and there are definitely two colors of beads. I am not interested in keeping projects so someone has the opportunity to purchase some interesting beads to make a unique necklace. It has been in a smoke free home. We must collect 6% Pennsylvania Sales and Use Tax at checkout. Thanks for stopping by.