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Mixed Strand of Ancient and Antique Stone and Glass Beads, West Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (S527)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

A long strand of mixed stone and glass beads in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors — mostly ancient with some antique pieces.

Why We Love This Strand
So much history strung together — agate, rock crystal, carnelian, and glass, side by side.
A great range of shapes and sizes, from chunky donuts to slim tube beads.
A lovely mix of colors: orange, white, beige, purple, blue, translucent.

Provenance: Mixed origin, consistent with the ancient and antique stone bead trade. Age: Mostly ancient beads, including some Neolithic-era examples, with several antique beads mixed in. Dimensions: 125 beads total. 30 inches (76.2 cm) of beads. 6–18+mm (0.25–0.7+ inch) diameter range. Shapes include donuts, tube beads, round beads, and more.
Condition: Fair to good, with most being good and better.A few beads are badly damaged; most show wear, pock marks, or chips.

Stone Item 527

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