Description: *** You will receive ONE of the actual strand of beads in pictures**** These are mix ancient African glass beads that are over 400 years old from an excavation site of Djenne, Mali and are also known as Ancient Roman Glass Beads. They are beautiful shades of red, blue, turquoise, green and yellow some bright and some pale and are in great condition. The beads have minor chips and pitting from centuries of aging underground, which is part of their beauty. These one of a kind artifacts are perfect for creative jewelry designers that love history. Mix them when precious stones and metals or wear there as they are. Djenne was an important trade route during 12th-18th centuries and the Djenne people would bury their these beads in clay pots in various hidden sites. These buried treasures where known as their "banks", as these beads were used as a form of currency. Today Djenne is an important archeological site where artifacts are still being excavated, however these ancient beads are becoming more and more rare and hard to find. Approximate Number of Beads: 140 Bead Size: 6-11mm diameter (strand is graduated) Hole Size: 1-3mm Strand Length: 28"
Price: 86 USD
Location: Blue Hill, Maine
End Time: 2025-01-04T14:17:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
