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Neolithic Citrine Quartz Stone Beads from the Sahara- Rita Okrent Collection (S422)

Size: Small

Neolithic Citrine Quartz Stone Beads from the Sahara. 

These beads were sourced from Neolithic settlements in the Sahara and Sahel (West Africa). Estimated 5000 B.C.E.

They come from hunter-gatherer societies that did not yet have the skills to fine polish and facet stone beads.

Sold individually.

Approximate sizes:
Extra Large - Up to 62mm diameter.
Large: Approx. 1.45” - 1.8" (36 - 47mm) diameter.
Medium:  Between 1.1 - 1.4" (29mm- 35mm) diameter.
Small: Up to Approx. 1.1" (28mm) diameter.  May be smaller: 21mm - 28mm diameter.

The ones being held by hand are to give you an idea of approximate size and are taken from the currently available bead group.

Stone Item 422

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