1) 40 strands of tiny beads! Mala? Coral? 2) See last photo for makers mark tag 3) End to end is 22" 4) Elephant, trunk up, gold tone, with rhinestones 5) hardware on choker style (if you choose) necklace is silver tone I would say this necklaces crosses many ethnic or cultural boundaries! Tibetan? Tribal? Native American? INCLUDED with this necklace and price is the Christmas or Holiday Elephant brooch or pin. Add the Elephant to create a holiday twist closure! or wear the Elephant separately!