Two strands of beads - 2 Strings of carnelian beads - India - West Africa - 11th-13th century

2 Strands of ancient carnelian beads. Western Africa. Tribal, ethnic jewelry

Two strands of ancient carnelian and banded agate beads of different shapes sourced in Mali.

– Strand 1 (39 beads) :
Beads measures: from ø 5,1 to 21,7 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead) : 36 cm. / 14,2 inches.

– Strand 2 (23 beads) :
Beads measures: from ø 7,3 to 14,1 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead) : 31 cm. / 12,2 inches.

Beads of this kind coming from Djenné excavations are dated from the 9 to 13th Centuries. Most of them were made in India and traded to Western Africa and Asia by Islamic merchants. Some may be African-made. A few ones were made in Idar Oberstein (Germany) .

Worn. Good condition with some losses (see photos) .
Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.

These beads will be shipped with trackable registered mail.