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Necklace with facet cut agate beads 05.04.942

Likely to be some of the earliest beads of this type intended for trade to Africa , some 2500 years ago, with possible origins Cambay (India), From AD 1300 Cambay produced great quantities of carnelian beads for the African market.  The beads have the warmth and beauty that comes from being hand crafted. The beads have some pitting and small nicks, normal for beads of such great age.Carnelian is a stabilizing crystal, perfect for anchoring in the present. From a physical healing perspective, this stone helps to heal lower back problems and rheumatism.

  • Ref.:05.04.942
  • Size:Length of strand 600 mm, 27 beads. Diameter of beads: 9 - 15 mm;length of beads: 12 - 33 mm
  • Weight:154 gr

Category

  • Cornelian, agate & bauxite 05.04
  • BEADS & BEADWORKS 05

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)

Material

  • Mineral & GemsCarnelian

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)Original condition to be restrung if desired

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