Join our mailing list!





 
Garuda Trading is an Upfront Merchant on TheFind. Click for info.

  Home > dZi & other Ancient, Antique & Rare Beads >

  Ancient Pumtek Stone Bead with Tiger Stripe design
Ancient Pumtek Stone Bead with Tiger Stripe design


 
Alternative Views:

Availability:: Currently Unavailable
Product Code: REF:SLPUMT21

Description
 
SOLD!

A highly collectible ancient Pumtek stone bead with the Tiger stripe design. The ends and body are worn smooth from many centuries of wear and handling. This is a fat opalised bead displaying four zig zag stripes and double end stripes.  It is highly opalised and has a dZi-like quality.

Origin: Burma
36 mm x 12 mm
Condition: Excellent

Pumtek are decorated stone beads that originate from Burma. Some are ancient, some are antique and some are early to late 20th century creations. Pumtek means buried thunderbolt and are highly prized by the Chin tribe of Burma. The majority of these beads are made from silicified wood in the form of opal or chalcedony. By forming in this manner the original form and structure of the wood is often preserved. This is why many Pumtek beads appear to display a woody grain.


Browse for more products in the same category as this item:

dZi & other Ancient, Antique & Rare Beads
dZi & other Ancient, Antique & Rare Beads > Pumtek & Pyu Beads