Amazonite - String of beads

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Strand of twenty-four ancient (some may be Neolithic) amazonite beads. Matched and graduated. From Mauritania.

Amazonite beads were used in traditional Mauritanian necklaces usually combined with silver "agrab al fadda" beads. Some small amazonite beads are used as hair adornments too.

Worn. Good condition.
Highly collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.

Beads measures: from ø 7,2 to 11,8 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead): 14,7 cm. / 5,8 inches.
Weight: 26,8 grams.


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Strand of twenty-four ancient (some may be Neolithic) amazonite beads. Matched and graduated. From Mauritania.

Amazonite beads were used in traditional Mauritanian necklaces usually combined with silver "agrab al fadda" beads. Some small amazonite beads are used as hair adornments too.

Worn. Good condition.
Highly collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.

Beads measures: from ø 7,2 to 11,8 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead): 14,7 cm. / 5,8 inches.
Weight: 26,8 grams.


This item will be shipped with trackable registered shipping.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Moor
Metal
Amazonite
Century/timeframe
Ancient
Acquired from
Antique market
Total weight
26.8 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of origin
Mauritania
Length
5.8 in
SpainVerified
316
Objects sold
100%
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