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Antique Flat Tabular Diamond-Shaped Agate Carnelian Beads from Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (S404b)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

A graduated strand of diamond shaped agate and carnelian beads found in Mali.

Provenance: Likely to have originally been hand cut in India as the stone bead trade in India goes back thousands of years and many stone beads out of West Africa originated in India. 

Age: Circa 1600's-1800's.

Why we love this strand:
These beads are lightweight yet sturdy and so elegant and versatile.
Beautiful natural bands and markings.

Strand of 53 beads (2 with noticeable chips). 29 inches of beads. 9-26mm in length.
Stone Item 404b

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