Graduated Strand of neolithic Carnelian Beads

Stone Bead Antique

Neolithic

Carnelian

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ca. 24cm long

56gr

Rare graduated strand of neolithic Carnelian / Quartz / Calcite Beads from Mali. Strand is ca. 24cm long and weights ca. 56 gram. Beads are in diameter from ca. 17mm down to 10mm, totally 41 beads. These beads have been collected over a period of twenty years or more, made of Carnelian, Quartz oder Calcite. Beads are in good condition but show various signs of age, estimated to be around a thousand years old