Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali container and 12 dangles

and 12 dangles

41-42mm long x 15mm diameter

Photo shows the slight variation of these beads

with a small clover-shape Mauritanian pendant

A pair of wonderfully cool old silver fluted beads from India

Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali container and 12 danglesLarge, ancient granite bracelet bangle from Djenne, Mali. Traditional style, and granite stone, which has lovely smooth black grey tone and no matrix, clearly has been worn smooth. 4" outer diameter x 2 3 4" inner diameter. One of a kind piece! From Djenn, Mali. Made and worn by the Dogon Tribal People. Estimated 800 1,000 years old. Beautiful object, and doesn't have to be worn. Could fit a medium size hand. This bangle is heavy, and has a fracture.