Ancient Carnelian from Mali
This strand has mixed color, from soft orange to a deep carnelian orange color. Excavated in Djenne, Mali, these beads are between 1000-2000 ears old with small bow-drilled hole Largest beads at center of strand are 11mm length x 16mm diameter. Smallest beads at top are approximately 7mm length x 9mm diameter. 27 inches total length.
