24 Inch Strand of Mixed Color Antique and Ancient Glass Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0663)

24 Inch Strand of Mixed Color Antique and Ancient Glass Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0663)Rare mix of nila beads and other antique and ancient glass beads on this strand. The size of these beads is somewhat larger than usual and are locally know as Dardig. Lovely dark blues and brick reds. Mixed sizes and shapes. Bead sizes range from 4 10mm. Nila beads are the small monochrome Islamic glass beads than can be found in colors ranging from blue, green, red, black, white to yellow that are widespread in West Africa. They are also referred to

3 1/4" tall

Roman Era or Early Islamic period from Syrian Collector

modern Iraq during the Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age

Vintage brass beads from the African Trade

Rare matched End of the Day Crumb beads

Each is unique and 3 have raised decorations

Sizes range from 10-15mm hole to hole

Likely Near East

Measures approximately 3

Amulet measures 3

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