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Ancient Large Diamond-Shaped Carnelian Beads
STAFR1093D
Large diamond-shaped ancient carnelian beads excavated in Djenne, Mali in Africa and traded from India along trade routes. 1,000 – 2,000 years old.Photo shows variation in side and shape — SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group. Average size is 19mm – 26mm long x 18mm wide x 8mm thick with 1mm hole for stringing.
4 in stock
Ancient Diamond-Shaped Carnelian Beads
STAFR1093C
Cool Diamond-shaped ancient carnelian beads excavated in Djenne, Mali in Africa and traded from India along trade routes. 1,000 – 2,000 years old.Photo shows variation in side and shape — SOLDSEPARATELY not as a group. Average size is 19mm long x 13mm wide x 7mm thick with 1mm hole for stringing.
13 in stock
Diamond Shaped Ancient Carnelian Stone Beads
STAFR1093B
Diamond-shaped ancient carnelian beads excavated in Djenne, Mali in Africa and traded from India along trade routes. 1,000 – 2,000 years old.Photo shows variation in side and shape — SOLDSEPARATELY not as a group. Average size is 16mm long x 12mm wide x 5mm thick with 1mm hole for stringing.
17 in stock
Diamond Shaped Ancient Carnelian Stone
STAFR1093A
Diamond-shaped ancient carnelian beads excavated in Djenne, Mali in Africa and traded from India along trade routes. 1,000 – 2,000 years old. Photo shows variation in side and shape — SOLD SEPARATELY not as a group. Average size is 13mm long x 10mm wide x 5mm thick with 1mm hole for stringing.
14 in stock
Ancient Carnelian Stone Beads
STAFR1096ST
26" strand of tubes and bicone-shaped carnelian stone beads excavated from Djenne, Mail. Ancient beads 1,000 to 2,000 years old. We have five strands in stock, each different. Beads range from 12mm x 11mm to 22mm x 12mm with 3mm holes.
5 in stock
Ancient Carnelian Tube Beads
STAFR1095ST
27" strand of ancient carnelian beads excavated from Djenne, Mali in Africa. Between 1,000 – 2,000 years old. Small cylindrical short tubes that range in size from 4mm diameter x 6mm to 8mm in diameter x 9mm. We have four strands in stock, and strand will be chosen at random.
4 in stock
Afghan Silver Pendant with Carnelian Stones
ETHJ2007
Vintage Afghan pendant made of coin silver with carnelian stone. Excellent quality. High silver content 3.75" diameter pendant with 7 strands of silver drops, three small 3mm loops for stringing. Four 6mm x 10mm and one larger 8mm x 15mm carnelian stones. NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Tiny Ancient Stone Beads from Mali
STAFR1012F
NEW! Tiny carnelian beads excavated from Mali. These ancient stone beads come in a variety of shades of red, and have 1-1.5mm holes. Bead size ranges from 7mm x 4mm to 10mm x 5mm. Photo shows variation in size and color; SOLD SEPARATELY not in group.
3 in stock
Very Small Ancient Beads from Mali
STAFR1012E
JUST IN! These magnificent ancient stone beads are excavated in Djenne, Mali. Varying in size and shape. Their conical holes are about 1-2mm in center. This "very small" size ranges from 10 × 5mm to 13 × 7mm, and this bunch is red in color. Photo shows variety in shape and color, SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group.
28 in stock
Large Ancient Carnelian Bead from Mali
STAFR1070
This large ancient carnelian/agate stone bead was excavated in Mali. 24mm x 25mm! The conical hole is about 2mm at the smallest point. Beautiful color! Photo shows two views of the SAME bead
1 in stock
Large Ancient Carnelian Bead from Mali
STAFR1069
This very large ancient carnelian/agate stone bead was excavated in Mali. 32mm x 22mm! The conical hole is about 3.5mm at the smallest point. Photo shows two views of the SAME bead.
1 in stock
HUGE Excavated Ancient Bead from Mali
STAFR1068
This HUGE (and heavy) ancient carnelian/agate stone bead was excavated in Mali. 30mm x 35mm! The conical hole is about 5mm at the smallest point. Photo shows three views of the SAME bead.
1 in stock
Ancient Carnelian and Jasper Stone Beads
STAFR1070ST
30" strand of ancient stone beads with bow-drilled holes (conical shape from either side). Possibly from either Mali or India (and traded in Africa). Most are Carnelian with some red jasper mixed in. They are both flat thick and thin discs (some are faceted) and a few are squashed ovals; very rare. Beads average size range from 2mm x 10mm to 9mm x 14mm.
1 in stock
Faceted Carnelian Beads, "Puffy"
STAFR1066
"Puffy" rectangle carnelian stone beads; faceted. Circa mid-late 1800s from the Idar-Oberstein region in Germany and traded in Africa. Photo illustrates slight variation in condition, color, and size (average size 17mm x 12mm). Sold separately, not in a group
16 in stock
Faceted Carnelian Beads
STAFR1067
Rectangle carnelian stone beads; faceted. Circa mid-late 1800s from the Idar-Oberstein region in Germany and traded in Africa. Photo illustrates variation in size (18mmx14mm largest to 14mmx 11mm smallest). In great shape! Sold separately, not in a group.
50 in stock
Strand of mixed Idar Oberstein Carnelian Beads
GTBAFR3678ST
Stunning 35" strand of mixed, graduated Idar Oberstein Carnelian agate. These were traded in Mali in the 1800s. Various shapes and cuts and sizes. An excellent variety of classic Idar Oberstein beads.
1 in stock
Old Carnelian Agate Oval Beads
STAFR1031ST
26" graduated strand of old carnelian agate beads in various oval and cylindrical shapes and sizes, from Mali. The beads are mostly tube or ovals with sliced ends with 2-3mm holes. Sizes range from 13mmx7mm to 30mmx14mm.
1 in stock
Idar Oberstein Carnelian Beads, strand
STAFR1021ST
Stunning 32" strand of Idar Oberstein Carnelian agate. These were traded in Mali in the 1800s. Various shapes and cuts with an average size of 17mm x 12mm each.
1 in stock
Long Cylindrical Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055D
Long Cylindrical shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled; with straitions 43mm x 16mm; 1mm hole.
This is an excellent example of German Indar Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Priced each.
5 in stock
Faceted Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055C
Faucted shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. 19 mm x 12mm; 1mm hole; with color variations.
This is an excellent example of German Idar-Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Priced each.
16 in stock
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