Antique Bohemian Idar-Oberstein Faceted Maroon Carnelian Agate Stone Beads, 1800's , Strand, Germany - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT401b)

Antique Bohemian Idar-Oberstein Faceted Maroon Carnelian Agate Stone Beads, 1800's , Strand, Germany - Rita Okrent Collection (ANT401b)Antique Bohemian Idar Oberstein Faceted Maroon Carnelian Agate Stone Beads, 1800's , Strand, Germany. Idar Oberstein, Germany, was known for its bead production, including many Brazilian Agate beads. These are beads that found their way into the African Trade in West Africa. Note: Strand in photos is representative of available strand. Your strand will resemble this strand. If you prefer more dark chunky beads, let me know at checkout in notes. 40

These beads date from the 19th to early 20th century and are very collectible

Focal bead - 48 mm

but may be much older

and includes a number of hard-to-find blue faience beads

Mixed ancient and antique rock crystal and agate beads

from the rich artistic traditions of previous Mali civilizations

Antique Chinese White Jade Carved Woman Pendant

1000 years old

This group includes a few African brass pendants

Ancient Glass Folded Bead

Two of the beads match at 13

It came from Indonesian shipwreck off Sumba