Ancient Carved Rock Crystal and Quartz Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (S291S) Sterling Silver for similar amulets

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Ancient Carved Rock Crystal and Quartz Beads, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (S291S) Sterling Silver for similar amuletsAncient Carved Rock Crystal and Quartz Beads, Mali. From early settlements in the Moroccan Sahara. Beads date from 1200 1800 A. D. and earlier. Many useful beads on this strand. Could be used for many different artisan designs. 97 beads on the strand. Sizes range from 7 9mm diameter. 26" strand. Lovely strand of smaller rock crystal beads with some other quartz beads mixed in. Most beads In good condition. Stone Item 291S