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Short Strand of 25 Mixed Ancient Amazonite Beads from Mauritania - Rita Okrent Collection (S555)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

Mixed strand of Amazonite beads in variety of hues. Mainly disk shaped beads. Amazonite beads from Mauritania and Morocco were used in jewelry and for trade, in times of need.

These beads are estimated to be at least a thousand years old.

Weight: 42.1 grams, 25 beads, Largest bead 23.8mm x 9mm. Smaller beads are in 9 mm diameter range.

Stone Item 555

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