Strands vary slightly in paired colors
which apparently had religious significance
White brass (nickel silver) content
Each dangle has a 2mm loop for stringing
Lovely darker opaque orange cylindrical beads (approx 7mm diameter x 6mm tall)
Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali Cabs Strands vary slightly in pairedThis 32 inch strand is bow drilled, and around 2,000 years old, excavated in Djenne, Mali. Mixed shapes, but primarily graduated sized bicone quartz crystal and agate. Measuring 9mm 29mm long, 57 beads on the strand. Holes are small, about . 5mm. Soft ivory and slightly translucent clear, grey, and beige colors. Now rare!