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Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade
Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade

Antique Excavated Black Clay Spindle Whorl Bead Collected In Mali, African Trade

$ 4.93

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Material: Clay
  • Condition: Good overall rustic condition with surface wear, a very old chip and wear around one side of the bead perforation.
  • Color: Black
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1400
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    This is a blackish clay antique spindle whorl excavated from Mali. Spindle whorls usually have carved geometrical designs and large perforations. This spindle whorl has decoration. Although spindle whorls are often collected and strung like beads they are actually antique / ancient tools which were used for the utilitarian purpose of spinning thread by ancient weavers from the Niger River area and most especially the ancient city of
    Djenne. Spindle whorls have been used since 1000 AD. See 'Beads of the World' page 32 by Peter Francis. Good overall rustic condition with surface wear, a very old chip and wear around one side of the bead perforation. This specimen measures 1.39 inches long by 1.84 inches wide. Perfect for adding to any spindle whorl collection, African trade bead collection or for jewelry applications. I combine shipping on multiple buys so please be sure to check out my eBay store Mountainamma's Marketplace where I have thousands of items to browse from Africa and beyond. Buyers of multiple items use the request invoice link in your shopping cart or message me for help combining shipping before you buy.