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Set of 23 antique African carnelian beads 05.04.969

Carnelian beads collected in the 1970ties in West Africa. Large oblong red carnelian beads (see picture). 

  • Ref.:05.04.969
  • Size:Largest bead: 18 X 28 mm; smallest: 10 X 22 mm
  • Weight:181 gr

Category

  • Cornelian, agate & bauxite 05.04West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • BEADS & BEADWORKS 05REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

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

Material

  • Mineral & GemsCarnelian

Quality

  • Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Elements for individual jewelry designFair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)

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