Beads from Mali, Africa

Beads and other jewelry from the small African country of Mali.

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

$10.00

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

$7.00

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

$5.00

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

$3.50

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 differentBeads range from 12mm x 11mm to 22mm x 12mm with 3mm holes.

5 in stock

$80.00

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

$58.00

Large Beautiful Ancient Amazonite Bead


STAFR1090M

Large 12mm x 19mm ancient amazonite bead excavated from Mali; approx 1,000 to 2,000 years old. Small 2mm hole for stringing. 4.3 grams. Beautiful green color.

1 in stock

$36.75

Large Cylindrical Ancient Amazonite, L


STAR1090L

Large cylindrical ancient amazonite bead excavated from Mali, circa 1,000 to 2,000 years old. We have two beads in stock: pale green 13.5mm x 27mm with a 4mm hole; and 13mm x 19mm with a 2mm hole. 
If ordering one, please indicate which one you would like; SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair. 


 

2 in stock

$58.00

Large Cylindrical Ancient Amazonite, I


STAFR1090I

Large ancient (1,000-2,000 years old)  amazonite beads excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 2mm – 3mm hole. Color ranges from a pale green to turquoise green. Please indicate choice of color and shape, otherwise beads are chosen at randomSizes approx. 12mm x 20mm; 4.0 – 4.2 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

4 in stock

$36.00

Large Ancient Amazonite, K


STAFR1090K

Ancient (1,000 to 2,000 years old), barrel-shaped light green amazonite beads excavated in Mali. Two beads in stock (sold separately): 14mm x 16mm with a 3mm hole and 16mm x 19mm with a 3mm hole. 6.0 to 6.2 grams in weight. Image shows both beads, SOLD SEPARATELY.

2 in stock

$54.00

Large Cylindrical Ancient Amazonite, J


STAFR1090J

Ancient (1,000-2,000 years old)  amazonite beads excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 2mm – 4mm hole.  Color ranges from pale green to olive to turquoise  and brown-green. Please indicate choice of color and shape, otherwise beads are chosen at randomSizes approx. 12mm x 21mm; 4.7 – 4.8 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

4 in stock

$42.00

Medium-Large Amazonite Beads, H


STARF1090H

Wide variety of ancient (1,000-2,000 years old)  amazonite beads excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical to disci n shape with a 2mm – 5mm hole.  Color ranges from a pale to dark olive to turquoise green, there is even a mauve and brown-speckled variety!  Please indicate choice of color and shape, otherwise beads are chosen at randomSizes approx. 12mm x 14mm to 9mm x 24mm; 3.0 – 3.5 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

9 in stock

$30.00

Medium Ancient Amazonite Bead, G


STAFR1090G

Cool variety of ancient (1,000-2,000 years old)  amazonite beads excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical to biscuit in shape with a 2mm – 3mm hole.  Color ranges from a pale green to olive to turquoise green. Please indicate choice of color and shape, otherwise beads are chosen at randomSizes approx. 8mm x 15mm to 11mm x 17mm; 2.6 – 3.0 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

5 in stock

$26.00

Medium Ancient Amazonite Beads, F


STAFR1090F

Nice variety of ancient (1,000-2,000 years old)  amazonite beads excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical to biscuit in shape with a 2mm – 5mm hole.  Color ranges from a cream to translucent olive to turquoise green. Please indicate choice of color and shape, otherwise beads are chosen at random. Sizes approx. 6mm x 14mm to 10mm x 17mm; 2.3 – 2.5 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

9 in stock

$25.00

Medium Ancient Amazonite Bead, E


STAFR1090E

Ancient (1,000-2,000 years old) turquoise green amazonite excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 1mm – 3mm hole.  Sizes approx. 10mm x 14mm to 10mm x 15mm; 2.0 – 2.2 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

7 in stock

$20.00

Small Ancient Amazonite Bead, D


STAFR1090D

Ancient (1,000-2,000 years old) pale to olive green amazonite excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 3mm hole.  Sizes approx. 10mm x 12mm to 9mm x 17mm; 1.7- 1.9 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

6 in stock

$18.00

Small Ancient Amazonite Bead, C


STAFR1090C

Ancient (1,000-2,000 years old) pale to dark green amazonite excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 1mm – 3mm hole.  Sizes approx. 8mm x 9mm to 9mm x 15mm; 1.2 – 1.6 grams in weight.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

19 in stock

$14.00

Small Cylindrical Amazonite Bead, B


STAFR1090b

Ancient (1,000-2,000 years old) light & dark green amazonite excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 1mm – 2mm hole.  Sizes approx. 8mm x 9mm to 6mm x 17mm; .7 – 1.0 grams.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

15 in stock

$9.00

Small Cylindrical Amazonite Beads


STARF1090a

Ancient (1,000-2,000 years old) light green amazonite excavated in Djenne, Mali.  Cylindrical in shape with a 1mm – 2mm hole.  Sizes approx. 6mm x 7mm to 7mm x 10mm; .4 – .6 grams.  Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.

7 in stock

$6.00

Medium Ancient Amazonite Bead, E


STAFR1020E

These amazonite "dig beads" are excavated in Djenne, Mali and are considered more valuable than the Nigerian ancient amazonite. These are about 2,000 years old and most have a brighter turquoise color. They are from about .7 to 1.0 grams and 8mm – 12mm in diameter x 4mm – 6mm thick. Sold separately

15 in stock

$9.00

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