Islamic and Amazonite Beads

Description

Islamic and amazonite beads make a perfect combination in this stand.
The translucent blue Islamic glass beads, (10th to 12th century) are from Mali.
The large ancient tabular amazonite stone beads are from Niger.
These beads have schorl and quartz inclusions in the matrix, giving them a nice texture.
Centuries ago, such beads were traded with a variety of other goods, along the ancient trans-Sahara caravan routes.

Length of strand: 34 cm (131/2″)
Temporary stringing on nylon.
Sizes amazonite beads: 19x25mm 21x25mm 23x26mm 23x27mm 26x30mm
Weight of amazonite: 79,6 g
Diameter of Islamic beads: 12-14mm