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Ancient Agate and Carnelian Bead Strand, West Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (S451)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

A terrific mixed strand including some gorgeous banded small beads and small carnelian beads.  This strand includes disk/annular  beads, short tube beads, faceted bicone beads, and round edged beads, in lovely mixed hues. Lots of useful smaller beads to work with here.

Most stone beads found in West Africa were originally manufactured by ancient stone bead makers in India, which has had an ongoing tradition of stone bead craft since 6500 B.C.E

Details and condition. 135 beads. 29 inches of beads. Worn, but in good condition. One disk bead is damaged in two spots.

Measurements: Beads range from  4.1mm diameter - 2.5mm hole to hole to 18mm diameter x 7.9mm hole to hole. 

Note the comparison photo with this strand and the strand in Stone Item 449. 

Stone Item 451

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