Idar-Oberstein Carnelian Agates
These stones came from the small city of Idar-Oberstein located in Southwestern Germany. The city had as a centuries-old history of mining and gem-cutting which made it an important center in the bead trade.
Round Shape Carnelian Stone
STAFR1055B
BACK IN STOCK! Round shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. approximately 16-19mm diameter; 1mm hole. This is an excellent example of German Idar-Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. Photo shows two, SOLD SEPARATELY not in a pair.
2 in stock
Medium Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, A
STAFR1011smA
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. This is the medium variety, measuring 65mm long x 34mm wide x 5mm thick. Photo shows two pendants, SOLD SEPARATELY not as a pair.
1 in stock
Tuareg Agate Fetish
STAFR1017
STOCK UPDATED! These wonderful Tuareg agate rings with arrow shape are traditionally worn as hair ornaments, braided into corn rows. Most common colors are carnelian (orange) and pale beige, but occasionally we have a grey or black agate fetish. Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded in Mali, they range in size from 30mm x 17mm down to 17mm x 14mm. SOLD SEPARATELY.
18 in stock
Carnelian Claw Idar-Oberstein
STAFR1016
BACK IN STOCK! This rare shape is now very hard to find. made in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded in Mali, sizes approx 28-33mm long x 20-23mm wide x 5-6mm thick with a 1mm hole at the top. Sold seperately, not as a pair.
97 in stock
Medium Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, C
STAFR1011smC
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. 55mm long x 30mm wide x 5mm thick; large chip on upper ring (see photo), otherwise in great shape.
1 in stock
Large Tuareg Carnelian Stone "Key", D
STAFR1011d
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. 100mm x 32mm; small chip on one side.
1 in stock
Large Tuareg Carnelian Stone "Key", C
STAFR1011c
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. 85mm x 38mm.
1 in stock
Large Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, A
STAFR1011a
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. 110mm x 42mm.
1 in stock
Large Tuareg Carnelian Pendant, B
STAFR1011b
Cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany in the mid – late 1800’s and traded with the Tuareg tribe in Mali, these pendants are each uniquely carved. Worn primarily by men as a pendant, they are sometimes set in a ring or framed in silver settings as a pendant. 100mm x 42mm.
1 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
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