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 (small imperfections or signs of use)
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 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.
Strand of Multicolour Ancient Excavated Small Djenne Nila Beads05.09.081
West and Central Africa | MALI | Not specified
Glass
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Excellent overall condition
Length: 2X 350 mm; Diameter of beads 2-4mm
Weight:
46 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.
