Antique and Ancient Mixed Blues Glass Beads, including Kori beads, from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0678)

Antique and Ancient Mixed Blues Glass Beads, including Kori beads, from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0678)Antique and Ancient Mixed Blues Glass Beads, found in the Sahara, West Africa. This strand came to us like this. Great for a variety of design needs. Lots of variety and every bead is nice. Includes Kori beads, Islamic blue glass beads and European glass beads. Sizes vary greatly. 45 beads total. I love this mix of translucent and different hues of blues. It is just a delight. African Item 0678

5 cm (5 inches) across and weighs approximately 134 grams

This strand is like a work of art

1500 BC - 530 BC

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The fractures or traces of repair were considered part of their power as a talisman

Antique Yemenite and Egyptian silver beads and pendants

Stone Item 203a

Longest bead measures 77mm

Bead sizes vary between 10-11

It will need a little repair to the bails and connector which could also serve to make it a little longer

Antique jade vase

These traditional coin silver pendants were used to promote fertility in new brides (in hope of a baby boy) and as protective amulets once the baby was born