Ancient Djenne Graduated Red Orange Stone Quartz Beads, Mali - S124

Ancient Djenne Graduated Red Orange Stone Quartz Beads, Mali.

Color of beads may be residue embedded from red soil.

These beads were excavated in Mali where trade caravans crossed. They are at least 1000 years old.

Approximately 135 beads/strand. 26" strand not counting raffia. 7-14mm beads (diameter).
Conically drilled, with 1-2mm holes.

Stone Item 124