Short Strand of 9 Ancient Multi-Eye Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahel - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305)

Short Strand of 9 Ancient Multi-Eye Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahel - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305)Strand of 9 early Islamic era blue glass eye beads found in the Sahel Region of West Africa (Mali or Mauritania). Estimated to be circa 1200 1600 A. D. Traded and worn to keep away the evil eye in many cultures across the Mediterranean. A lovely mix of beads. Overall good condition. Average 12 14mm each (mixed sizes on strand). You will receive the strand pictured. Note that the first photo highlights the strand with light behind it, and the second is

Likely to have been made in the 1950's-1970's

These beads have fine detailed silver work using traditional methods for granulation on these vintage beadsCould be used its many exquisite handmade beads or restrung with a Rita Okrent handmade gold-washed clasp

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