Ancient Beige Stone Beads, Mali African Trade bead Ethiopian silver heishi

Ethiopian silver heishi

and can be worn as is

25mm long X 22mm diameter

This unique bead has a subtle matte-finish with black & dark red stripes

Recently tumbled and restrung on a leather cord

Ancient Beige Stone Beads, Mali African Trade bead Ethiopian silver heishiThese are ancient stone beads, found in Djenne, Mali, and drilled conically more than 1,000 years ago, so the hole is very small in the center with a few larger holes. Strand is graduated in size, from 15mm diameter to 24mm diameter and are somewhat organic in shapes, thick disc shapes. 72 beads on the strand, 28 inches long. Soft tans and pinks, cool to the touch. Now becoming rare!