Africa, Islamic culture, ca. 12th to 19th century CE. A wearable necklace strung with dozens of vibrant polychrome glass beads that vary widely in motif and hue. The bead forms include barrel, lozenge, tube, sphere, carinated sphere, seed, and rectangular, and the patterns include eyes, spots, lines, feathered, mosaic, and solid designs. Strung on a modern strand with silver findings, this is an attractive accessory meant to accentuate any outfit! Size (necklace): 21.75" L (55.2 cm); (largest bead): 0.82" W (2.1 cm)

Provenance: Private Akron, Ohio, USA collection

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#175957

Wearable as shown and strung in modern times. Small chips and light pitting to some beads, otherwise most are intact and excellent. Great preservation to coloration and patterns.