Stone Age Neolithic jewelry beads made of carnelian and agate Stone Age collection of antique jewelry - Necklace

Dissolution Stone Age Collection

For sale is a beautiful, Neolithic jewelry bead collection
made of carnelian and agate in disc shape (including with faceted sides) and cylinder shape.

Age: approx. 4,000 - 500 years BC BC
Size: diameter/height between 2. 1 and 1. 4 cm

Condition/shape: very well preserved (see pictures) - rare artifacts made of orange-red-brown colored carnelian and agate. These are rare shapes with faceted sides, among other things. BEST OF!

The surface of the beads is completely processed and sanded - with weather-related deposits.

B E S T O F C O L L E C T I O N

These beads were part of material possessions
a culturally advanced community.
The pearls served as body decoration and status symbol,
but was also worn for rituals and as a talisman when hunting.

Origin: from a more than 40-year-old collection, legacy from an antique collection, FO: North and West Africa

The beads were part of a private collection.

Protection of cultural assets:

All artifacts we offer come from a private old collection,
The acquisition and export of the artifacts were not subject to any legal regulations at the time.
This also applies to finds from German federal states - where sales are still legal today.

Ownership is therefore legal – all legal regulations are adhered to.

Neolithic beads are enchanting artifacts that provide insight into the lives and culture of early human societies. Crafted from materials like stone, bone, or shell, these beads were meticulously shaped and polished by ancient artisans. They were often used for personal adornment, symbolizing status, beliefs, or community identity. Neolithic beads also reveal the development of trade networks and the artistic sophistication of these early civilizations. These small treasures continue to captivate archaeologists and enthusiasts, offering a tangible connection to the dawn of human creativity and craftsmanship.