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
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
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
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
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 random. Sizes 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
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
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 random. Sizes 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
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 random. Sizes 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
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 random. Sizes 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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