Short Strand of 6 Ancient Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305s)

Short Strand of 6 Ancient Islamic Glass Evil Eye Beads from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (AG305s)Strand of 6 ancient early Islamic era blue glass eye beads found in the Sahara Sahel Region of West Africa (Mali or Mauritania). Estimated to be circa 1200 1600 A. D. or older. Traded and worn to keep away the evil eye in many cultures across the Mediterranean. A lovely mix of beads. Overall very good condition with visible eyes on all beads. Bead size ranges from 11 13 mm diameter on this strand. You will receive the strand pictured. Note that the

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early 1900s

Pendant Item 182

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Three beads have visible wear

Weight: 125 grams

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