Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali lizard this is a large-holed bead

this is a large-holed bead which could make a great centerpiece for multiple strands of beads or ribbons

"There is one God and the name of God is Allah"

20mm tall x 11mm wide to x 4-7mm thick

Off-white to pinkish in color

30" strand of 11mm x 8mm brass prayer beads that have a nice coppery accent

Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali lizard this is a large-holed beadThis 32 inch strand is bow drilled, and around 2,000 years old, excavated in Djenne, Mali. Mixed shapes, but primarily graduated sized bicone quartz crystal and agate. Measuring 9mm 29mm long, 57 beads on the strand. Holes are small, about . 5mm. Soft ivory and slightly translucent clear, grey, and beige colors. Now rare!