Quartz beads found in Mali with a likely date range from Neolithic times to 1,000 AD. They are beautiful and increasingly rare. They have the characteristic cone shaped holes resulting from the hand drilling methods used since Neolithic times in northern Africa.
Strung with modern citrine, red tiger eye and gold filled beads. The chain and clasp are PermaGold, a highly durable 24 kt gold plate. Length: 18"