Description
D102 Ancient Djenne beads from Mali.
The large white beads are amazonite, whose colour has changed from centuries of burial in the desert sands.
Two blue Aggrey beads are among other beads with a rich iridescence.
Traded along the ancient caravan routes crossing Africa, these beads are approximately 1000 years old.
Diameters: 3-12 mm
Length: 3-25 mm
Length: 56 cm (22″)