Ancient Excavated Djenne Beads 4-9mm African Antique Roman Glass (1714B538) For Sale

***you will receive ONE of the actual strands from group in photos***These ancient glass beads are over 800 years old from an excavation site of Djenne, Mali and are also known as Ancient Roman Glass Beads. The strand is a mix of beautiful mix of blue and green some bright and other more pale and muted shades, and also a few turquoise blues beads. These are in great condition for their age, these beads were underground in clay pots and some of these beads are in perfect condition so the sand sediments didnt erode some beads. Most of the clay pots break, creating a more aged worn look. These one of a kind artifacts are perfect for creative jewelry designers that love history. Mix them when precious stone and metals or wear there as they are.Djenne was an important trade route during 12th-18th centuries and the Djenne people would bury their these beads in clay pots in various hidden sites. These buried treasures where known as their "banks", as these beads were used as a form of currency. Today Djenne is an important archeological site where artifacts are still being excavated, however these ancient beads are becoming more and more rare and hard to find.Approximate Number of Beads: 100
Bead Size: 4-9mm diameter
Hole Size: 1-2mm
Strand Length: 18"ita ito: string together Our business is rooted in our love of hand craftsmanship, history, and authenticity. We work carefully to source items that are uniquely hand-made as well as hard to find vintage items from remote areas in Africa. Sourced from materials (such as recycled glass and metal) that use low impact, sustainable and ethical processes, we employ artisans and craftspeople in a place rich with bead making history.