Beads from Mali, Africa
Beads and other jewelry from the small African country of Mali.
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
Ancient Beige Agate "Biscuits"
STAFR1019
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.
18 in stock
Carnelian Agate Strand from Mali
STAFR1025ST
LAST STRAND! 22" strand of old carnelian agate beads in various shapes and sizes, from Mali (pictured is a sample) The beads are mostly rounds with sliced ends with 2-3mm holes. Sizes range from 3mm x 6mm diameter to 13mm round.
1 in stock
Strand of Ancient Amazonite
STAFR1094ST
30" strand of ancient amazonite excavated in Djinne, Mali in Africa. Over 1,000 years old beads of turquoise-blue blues to soft greenish yellows; assorted sizes and shapes! Bead sizes range from 5mm diameter x 2mm thick up to 23mm diameter x 27mm long! Sorry, NO DISCOUNT on this item.
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, F
STAFR2005_f
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
STAFR2005_e
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, D
STAFR2005_d
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 10-11mm wide x 6mm thick; very small 1mm holes. SOLD AS A SET ONLY
1 in stock
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, C
STAFR2005_c
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
Antique Carved Carnelian Beads, a
STAFR2005_a
Antique carved carnelian dangle beads. Made in India, traded in Mali in the early 1900’s. Flaws and pockmarks common. Sold as a set of five; average size 15-18mm long x 9-10mm wide x 5-6mm thick. SOLD AS A SET ONLY.
1 in stock
Amazonite Tube Bead Excavated from Mali
STAFR2004c
Large amazonite bead weighing in at 11.4 grams and measuring 16mm in diameter x 28mm long with a large 4mm hole for stringing. Awesome line of red in this light green bead! Around 1,500 – 2,000 years old; excavated from a site in Mali.
1 in stock
Very Cool Ancient Amazonite Bead, A
STAFR2004a
Large amazonite bead weighing in at 10.6 grams and measuring 22mm in diameter x 18mm long with a large 8mm hole for stringing. Awesome line of red in this light green bead! Around 1,500 – 2,000 years old; excavated from a site in Mali. Photos shows two different views of the same bead.
1 in stock
Large Amazonite Bead, E
STAFR2004e
Large amazonite bead weighing in at 8.9 grams and measuring 15mm in diameter x 26mm long with a large 3mm hole for stringing. Awesome bead! Around 1,500 – 2,000 years old; excavated from a site in Mali. Photos shows two different views of the same bead.
1 in stock
Large Green Ancient Amazonite Bead, D
STAFR2004d
Large amazonite bead weighing in at 17.6 grams and measuring 18mm in diameter x 40mm long with a 2.5-3mm hole for stringing. Awesome bead! Around 1,500 – 2,000 years old; excavated from a site in Mali.
1 in stock
Large Amazonite Bead, B
STAFR2004b
Large amazonite bead weighing in at 8.9 grams and measuring 21mm in diameter x 16mm thick with a large 6mm hole for stringing. Awesome bead! Around 1,500 – 2,000 years old; excavated from a site in Mali. Photos shows two different views of the same bead.
1 in stock
Beautiful Ancient Roman Glass Eye Bead, S
GTBAFR3697_s
Beautiful Roman blue 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. 12mm long x 13mm diameter with 3mm hole with wonderful white "eyes". In great condition!
1 in stock
Large Ancient Roman Glass Eye Bead, Q
GTBAFR3697_q
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 Striped Glass Bead, O
GTBAFR3697_o
Rare black, Red and white 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. 11mm long x 14mm diameter with 2mm hole.
1 in stock
Ancient Blue Glass Roman Eye Beads, N
GTBAFR3697_n
Ancient Roman glass eye bead excavated in Djenne, Mali, Africa. Approximately 2000 years old and traded along the Sahara trade route. 13mm long x 14mm diameter with 2mm hole; semi-transparent dark blue glass with black & white "eyes". SOLD SEPARATELY: two in stock, please indicate which bead you want by number in the special instructions box when you check out.
2 in stock
Ancient Blue Glass Roman Eye Beads, K
GTBAFR3697_k
Ancient Roman glass eye bead excavated in Djenne, Mali, Africa. Approximately 2000 years old and traded along the Sahara trade route. Small 12mm long x 15mm diameter with 2.5-3mm hole; semi-transparent dark blue glass with black & white "eyes". SOLD SEPARATELY: three in stock, please indicate which bead you want by number in the special instructions box when you check out.
3 in stock