Old Dogon Purple Glass Strand stone Beads each bead is approximately 12mm

each bead is approximately 12mm x 12mm diameter

nice detail with flat back

Bead sizes: two approximately 5mm x 14mm

and one lathe oval bead 15mm long x 12mm in diameter (with 2mm hole)

Old Dogon Purple Glass Strand stone Beads each bead is approximately 12mm28" strand of rare glass beads from Mali. Dutch made and traded with the Dogon People in the 1700's. Assorted sizes and color, but these are primarily soft light purple glass beads that are hand faceted but have worn smooth over the centuries. Some of the beads have heavy calcification. Graduated strand 7mm x 9mm to 20mm x 21mm. African bead dealers refer to the purple Dutch glass as "Television" beads.