Short Strand of 9 Ancient Multi-Eye Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305n)

Short Strand of 9 Ancient Multi-Eye Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305n)Strand of 9 very old early Islamic era blue glass eye beads found in the Sahara Sahel Region of West Africa (Mali or Mauritania). Estimated to be circa 1200 1600 A. D. or older. Traded and worn to keep away the evil eye in many cultures across the Mediterranean. A lovely mix of beads . Overall good worn condition with visible eyes on each bead. Bead size ranges from 10 13mm on this strand. You will receive the strand pictured. Note that the first two

These nicely matched antique hand made lightly gold washed faceted silver beads come from Sri Lanka / Ceylon and were made in the early 1900's or possibly late 1800's

Rita purchased these from a dealer in Syria or Egypt in the 1980's or early 1990's

A highly collectible Zar amulet used in traditional Zar ceremonies in Egypt

Nila / dardig beads are the Islamic-era glass beads than can be found in colors ranging from blue

35 cm tall (not including dangles)

These silver and gold-washed beauties were handmade in Mauritania by skilled silversmiths

Plus two small blue glass antique beads at the ends

22 inch strand

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some possibly Indian and some Venetian and antique

Group of 10 beautiful but worn and damaged molded Bohemian glass "pigeon egg: beads from the African Trade

Islamic glass beads