Ancient Glass Small Nila Beads from Mali, Mixed Hues - Strand C - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0649c) Carnelian These strands measure approximately 25

These strands measure approximately 25 inches (63m) and includes 59-61 beads of various sizes

Some deep red beads

This is a special

Stone Item 344

Ancient Glass Small Nila Beads from Mali, Mixed Hues - Strand C - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0649c) Carnelian These strands measure approximately 25Reserved: Small teal, indigo and green ancient excavated glass Indo Pacific nila beads on this strand, found in Mali. It is thought that these nila beads were manufactured elsewhere and often reworked by glassmakers in West Africa. Many have oxidization patina from burial and age. Large quantities have been found along the river banks of the Niger river in Mali and buried in large quantities in clay pots, used as a form of currency. 25 inches of