Description

This strand of exceptional ancient Neolithic carnelian and quartz beads consists of a variety of shapes.  
The rich color range is outstanding and the beads displaying markings of the rudimentary hand-drill used to make the holes.
Sizes range from 3 mm to 30 mm in length and 4 mm to 23 mm in diameter.
Condition of these ancient beads, well over 1000 years old is excellent with some very very minor nicks due to their great age.
Collected in Mali.

Length of strand: 66 cm (26″)
Weight: 140 grams (5oz)