Gau box & Firecracker - Silver - Tibet - early and first half 20th century
No. 83690377
Carnelian, banded agate, jasper - String of beads
No. 83690377
Carnelian, banded agate, jasper - String of beads
Ancient carnelian, banded agate, jasper beads strand. 16’’. Western Africa. Tribal, ethnic jewelry
Strand made of ancient carnelian, banded agate, quartz and jasper beads of small size. 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 13,6 mm.
Strand length (bead to bead): 41 cm. / 16 inches.
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