MANSA BEADS
AFRICAN BEADS & ANCIENT ARTIFACTS
32" strand IDAR-OBERSTEIN STONE agate carnelian beads old African trade estate
Make: Idar-Oberstein Material: agate carnelian stone Size: varies just a little; all around 17 x 17 mm Length: around 32 inches # of beads: 40 pcs This is a handsome matched strand of Idar-Oberstein cut agate stone trade beads coming direct via African trade. Nearly all of these have the same unique cut and vary very little in size. These are all in good condition for their age showing just some signs of authentic use and wear with a bit of minor chipping discoloration and wear. Please note that the stringing on these is quite loose on the top. This is an excellent group of these scarce and unique old Idar-Oberstein carnelian agate stone trade beads in an attractive cut for artist, designer, or collector and not to be missed! Please see our other MANSA BEADS listings for a wide variety of authentic TRIBAL BEADS as well as a range of other unique items from around the globe!
| Material |
agate |
| Origin |
African |
| Era / Period |
vintage |
| Bead Type |
strand |
| Shape |
round |
| Size |
17mm (1.7cm) |
| Strand Length |
Approx. 81 cm (31.9 inches) |
| Bead Count |
40 |
Named after Mansa Musa of Mali — 15 years of collecting rare African beads & artifacts
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