Beads from Mali, Africa
Beads and other jewelry from the small African country of Mali.
Ancient Roman Glass Beads
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BACK IN STOCK! JUST IN! Charming 24" strand of 2000+ year old Roman glass beads. Awesome selection of white, grays, a rare yellow or green, and dark blue; all opaque with calcification on practically each bead. Each strand has a variety of bead shapes, sizes, and colors. They were excavated around Djenné (which is near Timbuktu) in the country of Mali. The average size for a beads is roughly 2-5mm long x 3-4mm in diameter, although each strand does have a few larger beads. PHOTO shows many strands twisted together, sold separately; roughly 200 BEADS PER STRAND.
11 in stock
Ancient Roman Blue & White Glass Beads, 24" strand
GTBAFR3575ST
Last strand in stock! Charming 24" strand of 2000+ year old Roman glass beads. Awesome blue and white glass beads with some additional colours in the mix (as well as an occasional Venetian bead for variety). Each strand has a variety of bead shapes, sizes, and colors. They were excavated around Djenné (which is near Timbuktu) in the country of Mali. There is some calcification on a few beads. The average size for a beads is roughly 3-5mm in diameter, although each strand does have a few larger beads. PHOTO shows multiple strands, SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group.
1 in stock
Roman Glass "Dig Beads", strand D
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African Traders call this "Dig Beads". They are ancient glass beads excavated in Djenne, Mali and date back to 1500-2000 years. Made in Italy, they followed the Sahara Trade Route to Mali. Colors can vary, but they are most commonly aqua blue; calcification on glass is common for beads of this age. 22" strand of graduated beads ranging from the very small (3×2mm ) to large (5mm × 11mm). All in great condition.
1 in stock
Set of Antique Shell Beads from Mali & Papua New Guinea
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Set of 9 shell beads from around the world. They are between 100-200 years Two are rare beads (the whiter ones) from Mali in Africa measuring 33mm in diameter, and seven are Kualia Shells from Papua New Guinea. These shells were used as money in Papua New Guinea. old! 46-50mm in diameter with large or small hole; 30-36mm diameter. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Ancient Roman Beads by the Strand
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NEW STOCK! JUST IN! Charming 24" strand of 2000+ year old Roman glass beads. Awesome selection of white, grays, and light blue; all opaque with calcification on practically each bead. Each strand has a variety of bead shapes, sizes, and colors. They were excavated around Djenné (which is near Timbuktu) in the country of Mali. The average size for a beads is roughly 3-5mm in diameter, although each strand does have a few larger beads. PHOTO shows one of the strands. Each strand is different.
8 in stock
Roman Glass "Dig Beads", strand B
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African Traders call these "Dig Beads". They are ancient glass beads excavated in Djenne, Mali and date back 1500 – 2000 years. Made in Italy, they followed the Sahara Trade Route to Mali. Colors can vary, but they are most commonly aqua blue; calcification on glass is common. 19" strand of graduated beads ranging from the very small (3×2mm) to medium size (13 × 5mm). Very Rare!
1 in stock
Ancient Beige Agate "Biscuits"
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BACK IN STOCK!! African traders call this bead a "biscuit", and it is very organic in shape. It appears to be a stone simply drilled. These are ancient, found in Mali, and drilled conically so the hole is very small in the center. They vary widely in size, from approximately 10mm up to 35 mm, and are not uniformly shaped. Photo shows a pile of these wonderful beads in an attempt to show their variety; beads sold individually, not in a group. PLEASE INDICATE A SIZE THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OR WE WILL PICK THE BEADS AT RANDOM.
30 in stock
Ancient Carnelian and Jasper Stone Beads
STAFR1070ST
29" 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
Medium Size Chunky Amazonite Bead
STAFR2008
Medium size and smooth amazonite bead from Mali; appears to be an old bead, but the date is uncertain. Photo shows the variation in size and color of this unusual type of bead. Average size is 35mm x 40mm with hole drilled in two directions. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
2 in stock
Medium Old Amazonite Chunky Bead
STAFR2009
Medium/small size and smooth amazonite bead from Mali; appears to be an old bead, but the date is uncertain. Very cool diamond shape, not unlike the Mauritanian amber beads. Photo shows the variation in size and color of this unusual type of bead. Average size is 30mm x 32mm x 15mm thick with holes drilled in two directions. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as pictured.
5 in stock
Large Ancient Roman Glass Eye Bead, Q
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Large Roman glass bead over 2000 years old! This bead was excavated in Djenne, Mali in Africa. This bead, and others like it, were traded along the Sahara trade route. 14mm long x 18mm diameter with 4mm hole with a multitude of blue and white and red "eyes".
1 in stock
Ancient Roman Glass "Eye" Bead, D
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Ancient Roman glass eye bead excavated in Djenne, Mali, Africa. Approximately 2000 years old and traded along the Sahara trade route. Very,very rare and ultra-cool! 13mm long x 14mm diameter with 3mm hole; opaque dark glass with cool, psychedelic squiggles with "eyes".
1 in stock
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 approximate: 10mm x 5mm discs to 18mm x 8mm tubes; 1.7- 1.9 grams in weight. Photo shows diversity in shapes and size; sold separately not as presented group.
4 in stock
Dark Green Amazonite Beads; Medium
STAFR2003E
Dark green amazonite beads over 1,000 years old; medium size beads 10mm-13mm in diameter x 5-7mm thick with 1-3mm hole. Excavated and gathered from Djenne, Mali in Africa. Great for all sorts of projects! Photo shows variations in shapes and color or these beads,SOLD SEPARATELY not as a set.
7 in stock
Large Cylindrical Ancient Amazonite, L
STAR1090L
Large cylindrical ancient amazonite bead excavated from Mali, circa 1,000 to 2,000 years old. We have one bead in stock: various greens (photo shows three views of the same bead); 38mm long x 21mm diameter with a 2mm hole; 21 grams.
1 in stock
Large Shell Bead from Mali
BAFR530
Old shell beads from the Niger area of Africa including Mali and Mauritania. Average size is 37-40mm in diameter x 10-11mm thick. Photo shows the front and back of these half-shell beads. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a group.
6 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, F
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Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 9; average size 13-16mm long x 7-9mm wide x 5mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, E
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Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 5; average size 15mm long x 9-10mm wide x 5mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
5 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, C
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Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 6; average size 15-20mm long x 12-14mm wide x 7mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, b
STAFR2005_b
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Awesome color. Sold as a set of 13; average size 15-18mm long x 7-10mm wide x 5-6mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
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