Description

D75 Ancient Djenne beads.
The strand has some rare green, yellow and turquoise beads of beautiful intense colours.
An Islamic period bead and a cane bead (with a chip-see photo) are in the strand.
Approximately 1000 years old – Collected in Mali.

Temporary stringing on nylon.
Diameters: 3-8mm
lengths: 3-7mm
Length: 52 cm (20″)

About ANCIENT BEADS
Beads are carriers of history and traditions and are as old as the beginning of human existence.
Beads, along with various other precious goods, traveled extensively along the trans-Saharan trade routes.
Their widespread distribution reflects the role of the Islamic world as a centre in medieval commerce.
Beads crossed continents, seas and deserts to be traded and valued as symbols of wealth and social rank.