Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand Prayer Beads In good-excellent shape

In good-excellent shape

traditionally worn in Mali in wedding ceremonies

Kiffa beads are very important as its ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) made it of the oldest glass bead-making processes in Africa

A sample strand

Made in 1940's India of coin silver

Ancient Bactrian Agate & Quartz Strand Prayer Beads In good-excellent shapeBeautiful and rare old agate beads from the ancient central Asian country of Bactria. Strung and traded from Afghanistan. These are quite old, best guess 1000 1200 years old, highly collectible with subtle colors. Center bead is 20mm long x 15mm wide and flat on one side. Spaced with ancient quartz beads which were excavated in Mali, West Africa. 10 beads on this short strand. Truly one of a kind!