Tabular Shape Carnelian Stone beads Venetian Photo illustrates slight variations in

Photo illustrates slight variations in the stock on hand of this rare bead

and with wire loops instead of holes

100 years old

Please note: there are some beads have chips due to normal wear due to their age

Venetian glass bead altered in Africa (brought to molten hot and flattened to disc shape) traded in and altered in Nigeria

Tabular Shape Carnelian Stone beads Venetian Photo illustrates slight variations in28" strand of tabular shaped Carnelian Stone, finely cut and drilled. sizes range from 14 mm diameter x 5mm to 32mm diameter x 5mm; 1mm hole. This is an excellent example of German Idar Oberstein stonework which was traded in Mali and West Africa in the 1800s. SOLD SEPARATELY. Please note: there are some beads have chips due to normal wear due to their age.