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425.00 $
Strand of ancient faience beads of superb turquoise colour.
Faience has likely origins in Egypt and is a glazed non-clay ceramic material, with quartz as its main component.
Beads made their way along the ancient caravan routes that crossed Timbuktu and Gao.
Dating to the 1200-1600s, with wear authentic patina.
Temporary stringing on nylon.
23 beads – Collected in Mali.
Length of strand: 37 cm
Lengths:
15 mm – 26 mm
Widths: 7 mm – 18 mm