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Neolithic Lemon Quartz Citrine Stone Beads from the Sahara, Multiple Sizes - Rita Okrent Collection (S422)

Size: Small

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: only 4 left

Neolithic Lemon Quartz Citrine Stone Beads from the Sahara.

These beads were sourced from Neolithic settlements in the Sahara and Sahel (West Africa). Estimated 5000 B.C.E.

They come from hunter-gatherer societies that did not yet have the skills to fine polish and facet stone beads.

Sold individually, 5 sizes available.

Approximate sizes:
Extra Large - Up to 62mm diameter.
Large: Approx. 1.45” - 1.8" (36 - 47mm) diameter.
Medium:  Between 1.1 - 1.4" (29mm- 35mm) diameter.
Small: Up to Approx. 1.1" (28mm) diameter.  May be smaller: 21mm - 28mm diameter.

The beads in the group photo are available. The ones being held by hand are to give you an idea of approximate size and are taken from the currently available bead group.
 

Stone Item 422

 

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