Description

Ancient carnelian, jasper, quartz, agate are some of the beads that make up this superb strand of excavated beads. 
Shapes and colors are varied and these beads are well over 1000 years old. All holes have been hand drilled and display a funnel shape.
Beads are graduated in size, ranging from 7 mm to 23 mm in length and 5 mm to 15 mm in width.
The condition of the beads is very good with minor nicks normal for beads of this age. 
Collected in Mali.

Length of strand: 66 cm (26 inches)