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 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 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 26 ancient African carnelian beads05.04.945
West and Central Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)
Carnelian
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Necklace; length: 660 mm; 26 beads. Bead size: 16-34 mm in length; 8-14 mm in diameter.
Weight:
154 gr
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.
Three necklaces of African carnelian beads05.04.949
West and Central Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso) | Multiple regional tribes
Carnelian
Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Elements for individual jewelry design
Length: approx 410 mm; dimension of beads: length: 15 - 45 mm; diameter: 6 - 20 mm
Weight:
151 - 164 gr
This unique necklace made out of 33 old carnelian beads of various colours and shapes is mounted on its original cotton string. Can be worn as such or become part of an ethnic jewelry collection.
