26 large ancient drop-shaped and faceted carnelian beads, strung on their original cotton thread, Collected in West Africa in the 1970ties. All beads are in good condition. The strand can be worn as such or incorporated into a new creation.
Necklace with 27 ancient carnelian beads05.04.944
West and Central Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)
Carnelian
Excellent overall condition
Original condition
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Necklace; length: 690 mm; 27 beads. Bead size: 20-38 mm in length; 8-13 mm in diameter.
Weight:
150
27 large ancient drop-shaped and faceted carnelian beads on the original cotton string . Collected in West Africa in the 1970ties, these beads are among the oldest traded beads in Africa. In good condition. The strand can be worn as such or incorporated into a new creation.
Necklace with 17 beautiful carnelian beads05.04.943
West and Central Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)
Carnelian
Can be delivered cleaned and polished
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Necklace; length: 580 mm; 17 beads. Bead size: 24 to 40 mm length; 12-16 mm in diameter.
Weight:
211 gr
17 very large ancient square shaped oblong carnelian beads. Collected in West Africa in the 1970ties, these beads are among the oldest traded beads in Africa. Finely polished and in excellent condition. The necklace has a screw type clasp and can be worn as such.
Necklace with facet cut agate beads05.04.942
West and Central Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)
Carnelian
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Original condition to be restrung if desired
Length of strand 600 mm, 27 beads. Diameter of beads: 9 - 15 mm;length of beads: 12 - 33 mm
Weight:
154 gr
27 large ancient drop-shaped and faceted carnelian beads. Collected in West Africa in the 1970ties, these beads are among the oldest traded beads in Africa. The large bead in the center is broken (see picture) otherwise in good condition. The strand has to be restrung or the beads could be incorporated into a new creation.
Necklace of large carnelian beads05.04.932
West and Central Africa | GHANA
Agate
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Delivered with it's own stand
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Length of strand:2 x 380 mm. Size of beads, diameter 14-22 mm; length: 24-48 mm
Weight:
360
Strand of 20 large and beautiful, oblong carnelian beads. Strand contains mostly facet cut beads with great size & beautiful color. These stone beads have been polished to perfection to bring out their natural vibrant color. One of our nicest necklace with agate beads. Strung on nylon thread with raphia finish, the strand can be worn as such or the beads could be incorporated into your own creation!
Necklace with Ghaneen brass and bauxite beads05.04.926
West and Central Africa | GHANA
Bauxite
Brass / bronze
Glass
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Modern local design
Total length: 480mm, diameter of bauxite beads: 16 mm
Weight:
137 gr
75.00
CHF
Necklace designed by unknown Ghaneen jeweler. The necklace is made out of 31 bauxite beads, two Ashanti brass beads and glass beads.