Ancient and Antique Carnelian Beads from the West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (S675)

Ancient and Antique Carnelian Beads from the West African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (S675)Luscious strand of ancient and antique carnelian beads from the West African trade. A few antique glass beads mixed in. Many f these beads would have been originally manufactured by ancient stone bead makers in India, which has had a tradition of stone bead making since 6500 B. C. Some of these beads were traded to West Africa via ancient trade routes and used worn for hundreds of years. Some of these were likely excavated from the Sahara, and are

Antique Tuareg Tribal Leather and Silver Tcherot Amulet

2 strands Swarovski crystal beads

5 inches end to end

but also a rare green and black trailed bead

Useful for glamorous earrings or necklaces when the wearer needs gold

Ancient Glass Item 024d

This very special Item will make a part of a collection and could be used as ethnic decor

Antique and Vintage Item 271

butter and caramel colors

Antique and Vintage Item 440

Lovely wear on these

Would make a wonderful pendant or gift