Smaller old agate beads from the Fulani, old African retailer trade beads, Fulani jewelry, tribal necklace with old stone beads, antique beads

Striking white agate beads from the semi-nomadic Fulani women in Nigeria. "They have been made by one of the earliest techniques: once shaped they were polished on a wetted stone and drilled by hand. Such beads were originally brought to Africa from India via caravan routes accross the Sahara, and later were made locally". From "Africa Adorned" by Angela Fischer (page 167).

These retailer beads come typically in 3 sizes, small medium and large. These beads would be "small". I have several strands, yours will be similar to the one on the pictures.

For medium size, click here: https://etsy.me/3nkOgIG
For large size, click here: https://etsy.me/3gBirdr

Amazing beads! For collectors or to make your own jewelry!

✔️Sizes: ca smallest 25 x 15 mm, largest 50 x 16 mm
✔️Length strand ca 70 cm, number of beads 17-22 depending on the size of the beads
✔️Stone: ancient and newer agate
✔️Weight: ca 240 gr
✔️Temporarily strung
✔️The beads are in very good used condition. Some of these beads have traveled at least three continents. Corrosion and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
✔️The beads will be carefully wrapped. Tracking is included!
✔️Bowl not included ;)

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