Description

Ancient Djenné beads from Mali.
This strand displays an attractive range of colours, with predominantly green and blue beads.
A rare excavated copper-alloy lozenge-shaped bead provides a distinctive focal point.
Djenné beads were traded along the caravan routes that crossed West Africa centuries ago.
These beads are approximately 1,000 years old.

Diameters: 3-7 mm
Length: 3-8 mm
Copper alloy bead: 12mm x 17mm
Length: 66 cm (26″)

Reference: D104