Rare Graduated Neolithic Agate Mixed Graduated Biscuit Bead Strand, Sahel Region of Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (S569)

Rare Graduated Neolithic Agate Mixed Graduated Biscuit Bead Strand, Sahel Region of Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (S569)Fantastic mixed neolithic agate strand of beige, white, off white agate beads, rock crystal from the Sahel region of Africa. These very old beads are identified as neolithic due to their holes, made with traditional tools of the time, which are wider and become more narrow. A good reference page for such beads: http: www. ancientbead. com neolithic_beads. html Sourced in Mali, but like many stone beads, may have originated from the ancient stone bead

White with Black Markings and Large Yellow Designs

10-12mm each

Mixed materials

Stone Item 569

Measure: 1

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Antiquity Item 175b

Could be used to hang drops from as well

Rita traveled to China when it first opened up in the late 1970's and again in the mid-1980's and picked up many wonderful items during those trips

Necklace Item 399

This strand has wonderful wear and patina

Earrings Item 341