Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand perodot 5mm) heishi made in Ethiopia

5mm) heishi made in Ethiopia

Two turtles are carved into the outside of this Ojime

These were made by the Orissa people of Northern India

Made with high silver content with numerous glass beads

Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand perodot 5mm) heishi made in EthiopiaBeautiful and rare old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria. Strung and traded from Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Center bead is 20mm long x 15mm wide and flat on one side. Spaced with ancient quartz beads which were excavated in Mali, West Africa. 10 beads on this short strand. Truly one of a kind!