I bought this bead at least thirty years ago most likely thirty five. I have always assumed that it is truly authentic and old. Would love some feed back from all you forum members.

I did have it at Tucson and it generated plenty of interest, had one person come and look with magnification three times and am amazed I still own it.

Art looked at it and felt that it most likely is old. It has been poorly drilled from both ends.

All my best ....... Danny

P.S. There is a crack in the bead that can be seen in the first image at the upper left.