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Short Strand of 15 Neolithic Agate Beads from the Sahel - Rita Okrent Collection (S450)

Ancient excavated stone beads from the Sahel region of Africa. Neolithic era. Many of the stone beads in West Africa were originally manufactured in India where stone bead manufacturing began 6500 years ago. (See more on this in Lois Dobin's book, The History of Beads.

Useful for jewelry and artistic designs.

Dirt may clean off in some cases on these beads.

Weigh 145 grams total. Measure 10-12 depth and 23-28mm diameter.

Stone Item 450

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