Nila (meaning “blue”) Beads found near Djenné in Mali. Their origin is unknown, but scholars guess they proceeded from Europe or the Middle East and arrived in West Africa through trade routes crossing the Sahara many centuries ago. The beads have a matte finish having been burried in the sands for Centuries. They all have their individual character as none of them are alike. These beads hark back to a time when beads traveled the Trade Routes and are approximately 1000 years old.
Strand of Multicolore Ancient Excavated Small Nila Beads05.09.078
West and Central Africa | MALI | Not specified
Glass
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Good overall conditions (signs of use, small imperfections)
Length: 690 mm; diameter of beads 3-6mm
Weight:
16 gr
Nila (meaning “blue”) Beads found near Djenné in Mali. Their origin is unknown, but scholars guess they proceeded from Europe or the Middle East and arrived in West Africa through trade routes crossing the Sahara many centuries ago. The beads have a matte finish having been burried in the sands for Centuries. They all have their individual character as none of them are alike. These beads hark back to a time when beads traveled the Trade Routes and are approximately 1000 years old.
Strand of old Nila Beads, Mali05.09.079
West and Central Africa | MALI
Glass
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Length: 2 X 260 mm; diameter of beads 5 - 9 mm
Weight:
33 gr
These beads are also called "Dardig" beads (in Mali). They were excavated from the sands of the desert after trading caravans got stranded and left them there. They are several hundred to a thousand years old. A beautiful mixed array of ocean colours the characteristic patina that ancient buried glass takes on.
Strand of Multicolour Ancient Excavated Small Nila Beads05.09.080
West and Central Africa | MALI
Glass
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Length: 2 X 335 mm; Diameter of beads 2-4 mm
Weight:
42 gr
Nila (meaning “blue”) Beads found near Djenné in Mali. Their origin is unknown, but scholars guess they proceeded from Europe or the Middle East and arrived in West Africa through trade routes crossing the Sahara many centuries ago. The beads have a matte finish having been burried in the sands for Centuries. They all have their individual character as none of them are alike. These beads hark back to a time when beads traveled the Trade Routes and are approximately 1000 years old.
