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 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 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.
Uniquer old African carnelian bead necklace05.04.951
West and Central Africa | Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso) | Multiple regional tribes
Carnelian
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Elements for individual jewelry design
Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Length: 440 mm (double); largest bead: 18 X 30 mm; smallest: 8 X 12 mm
Weight:
196 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.
