Coin Silver Telsums from Ethiopia, A Italian Disc is 51mm diameter with

Disc is 51mm diameter with a slight raised 8mm bump in the center of the shield

Large Ethiopian Telsum with varied wirework patterns

These beads are very worn and some have chips and crack which is not all that uncommon (see photo)

Large 6-layer chevron bead

123mm (5") long x 23mm diameter with bow-drilled 1mm hole

Coin Silver Telsums from Ethiopia, A Italian Disc is 51mm diameter with32 small telsums or pendants made from high quality cpin silver in Ethiopia from about 100 years ago. Sizes average 13 18mm wide x 11 16mm tall x 4 5mm thick with three 3mm loops each. These slightly hand worn telsums have been re strung and will make wonderful additions to any necklace, bracelet or anklet.