Short Wood Mask Necklace Handbeaded Celluloid was invented in 1863

Celluloid was invented in 1863 and was popular for dolls from 1870-1930

The face has been created from a long crocheted tube in two shades of green which is coiled to form a round disc

A beautiful antique Georgian brass snuff box with a snap-tight lid in the shape of a horseshoe forms the pendant to this unusual necklace

The doll is strung on a necklace of red

The piece is finished with a black seed bead and button clasp

Short Wood Mask Necklace Handbeaded Celluloid was invented in 1863A bold dark brown black carved wood mask with painted details in yellow, green, white and brown. The mask hangs from a necklace of chunky beads in different colours and shapes. Yellow wood square beads, large round beaded beads and seed pod beads. It is finished with a metal clasp.