which apparently had religious significance
Strands vary slightly in paired colors
24" strand of Venetian tabular beads from the late 1800s
Old antique high-silver content
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!