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Antique Carnelian and Agate Bead Strand from the African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (S356)

27 inch strand of hand carved antique and ancient carnelian and agate beads from the West African trade. These beads may have been carved in India which has a 5000 year history of stone bead making.

Bead sizes and shapes vary a lot. Includes tube, bicone, and donut shaped beads among others.

80 beads. 49.5 grams of beads. Beads range from 4 mm smallest beads - 19mm x 15mm largest.

Condition - fair to good. Lots of wear but all beads are useable for your designs.

Stone Item 356

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