Description
Two strands of ancient Nila beads from the region of Gao.
These beads arrived in Mali, some 800 years ago, via the ancient trade routes crossing Djenne.
Nila, the Arabic word for “blue”, describes the variations of blues of these ancient beads.
Rich iridescent surface patina – Collected in Mali.
Diameter: 4mm-12mm
Height:3mm-6mm
Length of strands: 64cm and 70cm