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Mixed Bauxite, Agate and Carnelian Beads from the West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (S483)

Mixed hand carved faceted bicone and diamond shaped bauxite, agate and carnelian and other stone beads. 

Circa 1800's or earlier. 

Likely to have been manufactured in India and traded and worn in Africa.

Some beads may be much older.

Wear on focal bead and some other chips on other beads.

26 inches of beads. Bead sizes and shapes range. Beads range from 10x5 (diameter) to 20x22mm.

Stone Item 483

 

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