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Ancient Nila glass beads strand. 22". West African Trade. Tribal, ethnic jewelry
$ 51.74
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Note: For shippings to the USA I recommend FedEx Priority service (delivery in 4-5 days, €26.00 until 500 grams). If you are interested please let me know it before to purchase and I will change the shipping mode.Ancient “Nila” glass beads strand excavated in Mali.
Nila (meaning “blue”) beads have an unknown origin but scholars guess they proceed from Europe or Middle East and arrived West Africa through trade routes crossing the Sahara many centuries ago.
Worn. Good condition.
Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies.
Beads measures: from ø 4 to 12 mm.
Strand measures (bead to bead): 56 cm. / 22 inches.