Ancient Excavated Islamic Period Blue Glass Beads, 26 Inch Strand, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AG111e)

Ancient Excavated Islamic Period Blue Glass Beads, 26 Inch Strand, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AG111e)Ancient Excavated Islamic Period Blue Glass Beads, Strand, Mali. These very special ancient excavated blue Islamic beads are found in Mauritania and Mali, specifically in the caravan towns of Timbuktu, Mopti, Djenne and Gao. They vary in design and wear, patina and iridescence, and are somewhere in between 600 1000 years old (or more). They have been buried for hundreds of years and may have once had eyes on them, or perhaps were made to be worn with

Dates from approximately 700 B

Circa 1950's

A treasured and favorite bracelet from Rita's travels

Antique Niello Goddess Pendant

Islamic blue glass beads and European glass beads

small chevrons

Beads measure 8-14mm

Rare matched Black Skunk and Thousand Eye trade beads with red dots

Made of slate

2 3/4" up/down

5 cm long)

African Item 0667