Snake Vertebrae Bone Beads:

For hundreds of years snake vertebrae beads have traditionally been worn in African society as an amulet of protection from snake bites, evil charms and ill fate.

The snake or serpent has been a powerful symbol and totem throughout history. The overlap of its symbolism between cultures is vast and significant. It is believed to represent wisdom, cycles, rebirth, awareness, healing, intuition, protection, transformation and hidden knowledge.