Short Strand of 10 Small Ancient Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305t)

Short Strand of 10 Small Ancient Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305t)Strand of 10 very old small 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 worn condition with visible eyes on most beads. Bead size ranges from 8 11mm diameter on this strand. You will receive the strand pictured. Note that the

Second strand is almost off white

Ancient Glass Item 095

Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies

Antique and Vintage Item 533

As found in the reference book “Four Centuries of Silver” by Margaret Duda

Judaica Item 040

A very special 36 inch long strand of beautiful mixed antique and ancient Islamic period eye beads

Exquisite Islamic eye beads from Mali or Mauritania with ancient glass nila beads from Mali and sterling silver from Bali

The size of these beads is somewhat larger than usual and are locally know as “Dardig”

One bead is mended

These are really special beads

Could be used as part of a belt or separated for necklace designs