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LOT 2133
West African Terracotta Bead Necklace String
12TH CENTURY A.D. OR LATER
28 in. (5.08 grams, 71 cm long).
Restrung; composed of mainly cream and beige-coloured rondelle and other types. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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African Terracotta Bead String Group
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Ten restrung necklaces composed of cream, beige and umber-coloured terracotta beads of various types, including tubular, rondelle, oval, barrel-shaped and others. 72 grams total, 62-70 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Excavations along Kenya’s coast and on the offshore islands indicate a long history of importation dating back to the mid-9th century A.D. At Kilwa, beads found include terracotta, shell discs, carnelian, crystal and agate, as well as one red quartz bead and chlorite schist disc. -
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West African Veined Hombori Stone Elbow War Bracelet Pair
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