Conch Trumpet - Nepal - Tibetan Buddhism/Vajrayana
No. 82677579
Necklace - Carnelian, jasper - India - Mali - Ancient
No. 82677579
Necklace - Carnelian, jasper - India - Mali - Ancient
Ancient carnelian and jasper beads strand. 17’’. Western Africa. Tribal, ethnic jewelry
Strand of very ancient selected carnelian and jasper beads of short cylinder and barrel shape. Sourced in Western Africa.
Beads of this kind coming from Djenné excavations are dated from the 9 to 13th Centuries. Most of them were made in India and traded to Western Africa and Asia by Islamic merchants. Some may be African-made.
Worn. Good condition.
Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.
Beads measures: from ø 7,7 to 14,4 mm.
Strand length (bead to bead): 42,5 cm. / 16,7 inches.
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