Ancient Glass Small Nila Beads from Mali, Many Colors - Strand B - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0649b) tribal protective amulet Rita collected old ex-votive figures

Rita collected old ex-votive figures / milagros

vintage brass beads

32 inches of Bedouin embroidery

(Item location: Lower right)

New production/slightly vintage

Ancient Glass Small Nila Beads from Mali, Many Colors - Strand B - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0649b) tribal protective amulet Rita collected old ex-votive figuresA colorful, mixed shape strand of small ancient excavated glass Indo Pacific nila beads, found in Mali. It is thought that these nila beads were manufactured elsewhere and often reworked by glassmakers in West Africa. Many have oxidization patina from burial and age. Large quantities have been found along the river banks of the Niger river in Mali and buried in large quantities in clay pots, used as a form of currency. 25 inches of beads. Bead size