Blue and White Excavated Ancient Glass Medium Sized Nila Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0633)

Blue and White Excavated Ancient Glass Medium Sized Nila Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0633)Blue and White Excavated Ancient Glass Medium Sized Nila Beads, found in Mali. These beads arrived in Mali via ancient trade routes to Djenne and are 600 1000 years old. They may have come from Asia and the Mediterranean as early as 300 BC and were re discovered when excavations began on the old Djenno site in the early 1970's. Although Mali artifacts are strictly prohibited from leaving the country, the beads don't fall under this restriction due to

These beads were purchased by Rita in the 1980's

2 inches (5

The strand in the photo is a sample

Beads were often found buried in large quantities in clay pots

late 19th century

but overall good condition given age and use

late 19th or early 20th century

Approximately 10

28 inches of beads per strand

Antique and Vintage Item 004c

(Item location: Upper right)

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