Ancient Agate and Carnelian Bead Strand in Mixed Shapes and Sizes - Rita Okrent Collection (S449)

This lovely strand of ancient carnelian beads includes several neolithic disk beads, short tube beads, faceted bicone beads, and round edged beads, in white, orange and red / brown hues. Lots of all sized beads to work with here.

Most stone beads found in West Africa were originally manufactured by ancient stone bead makers in India, which has had an ongoing tradition of stone bead craft since 6500 B.C.E

Details and condition. 27 inches of beads. 135 beads total.  Worn, but in good condition. 

Measurements: Beads range from 4.6mm diameter - 2mm hole to hole to 30mm diameter x 8.4 hole to hole.

Note the comparison photo with this strand and the strand in Stone Item 451.

Stone Item 449