Rare Ancient Granite Stone Beads with Shades of Red and Pink, African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (S596) protective amulet antique Chinese turquoise beads with

antique Chinese turquoise beads with brass heishi beads

Estimated to be from the late 1800's or early 1900's

Antique and Vintage Item 539

were used by the merchant ships bringing them from India

Left inner strand

Rare Ancient Granite Stone Beads with Shades of Red and Pink, African Trade - Rita Okrent Collection (S596) protective amulet antique Chinese turquoise beads withRare pink and red hued granite from the African Trade in West Africa. A favorite! These are ancient beads, handmade in India several hundreds of years ago and then arrived in West Africa via ancient trade routes. 22 inch strand. 40+ beads. Beads range from 8 21mm in length and average around 10 mm diameter. Mixed shapes. Stone Item 596