24 Inch Strand Rare Mix Ancient Glass Nila Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0663b)

24 Inch Strand Rare Mix Ancient Glass Nila Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0663b)Rare color mix of larger nila beads and other on this strand. The size of these beads is somewhat larger than usual and are locally know as Dardig. Lovely dark grays and faded brick reds. Graduated strand. Bead sizes range from 4 8mm. Nila beads are the small monochrome Islamic period glass beads than can be found in colors ranging from blue, green, red, black, white to yellow that are widespread in West Africa. They are also referred to as Indo

Inner diameter: 5

some plain and functional

Includes several beads with decorative details and remnants of iridescence

75 inches tall

The Southern Cross is a star constellation in the southern sky used for navigation by nomadic people

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18 inches of beads excluding long bead and tassel

* Symbolism: Oil lamps often held symbolic meaning

Includes wedding cake beads and small red pigeon egg beads

The strands in photos are representative of available strands

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