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Neolithic and Ancient Mixed Agate Hand Carved Tube Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (S519)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

Graduated strand of mixed agate, rock crystal and other stone beads. Hand-carved in ancient times by artisans in India, traded in West Africa/Mauritania.

Why we love this strand:
Agate, rock crystal, carnelian and more
Gorgeous markings
Multicolor: orange, beige, brown, black, maroon, translucent white
Each bead unique
Really old

Product details: 
Mainly tube beads with a few rounded beads and bicones. Most beads are ancient - a few are likely antique (less than 1000 years old).

Fair to Good condition. Beads have pock marks, wear, chips. A few beads are heavy wear.

Measurements: 
28 inch long strand, 6-19mm diameter range.

These are super special beads!

Stone Item 519

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