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