Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali Cabs which apparently had religious significance

which apparently had religious significance

Lovely darker opaque orange cylindrical beads (approx 7mm diameter x 6mm tall)

24" strand of Venetian tabular beads from the late 1800s

Cut and polished in Idar Oberstein and traded in Nepal in the early 1900's

Each dangle has a 2mm loop for stringing

Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali Cabs which apparently had religious significanceThis 32 inch strand is bow drilled, and around 2,000 years old, excavated in Djenne, Mali. Mixed shapes, but primarily graduated sized bicone quartz crystal and agate. Measuring 9mm 29mm long, 57 beads on the strand. Holes are small, about . 5mm. Soft ivory and slightly translucent clear, grey, and beige colors. Now rare!