Excavated Dark Blue Glass Ancient Nila Beads, Djenne or Gao, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0611)

Excavated Dark Blue Glass Ancient Nila Beads, Djenne or Gao, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0611)Deep Rich Cobalt Dark Blue Glass Excavated Ancient Nila Beads, Gao, Mali. Circa 1200 1600 AD. This group of beads was found in the Gao district of Mali, in between Gao and Niger. Believed to be manufactured along the River Niger, given the very large quantities of them found by locals in this region. Some useful reference articles: https: theconversation. com how we found the earliest glass production south of the sahara and what it means 142059

African Item 1059a

Blue / Green Ancient Roman Game Ball Bead

hand-raised (hammered) copper dish with zigzag border

Very old black jade

but they are found in abundance in West Africa

Ancient Roman glass pendant

the beads don't fall under this restriction due to their origins

Formerly Antique Item 210/African Item 0210

now Stone 065

95 inches long / 5

African Traditional Hat

2" tall by 2" wide