Ancient Peruvian Quipu Section + 18 Shell Beads

Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Chancay or Chimu, ca. 1000 to 1470 CE. Three dark brown cords with tan cords knotted or twisted around them in one area. These were likely a portion of an Andean quipu, s

Collection of Ancient Shell Beads, 3 Strands and Various Single Specimens

Lot of Ancient Shell Beads, Indus Valley, Used in

Category: Beads and Jewelry ComponentsThis ancient shell bead from the Natufian culture, found at Eynan (Ain Mallaha) in Israel, represents one of the earliest known instances of personal adornment. I

Dimension: 9x3mm "Journey Through Time: Ancient Bronze Age Beads, Sculpture, and Ornaments, Featuring Himalayan Tibetan Agate Carnelian Dzi Beads" Unearth the timeless allure of ancient beads, sculptu

A relic from the flourishing period of Nishapur, this shell bead embodies the elegance of ancient craftsmanship. Such beads were often treasured for their beauty and were believed to be amulets that o

These Natufian shell beads from Eynan, Israel, are among the earliest forms of personal adornment found in archaeological contexts. Dating back to approximately 12,500-9,500 BCE, they exemplify the in

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fine collection of over 50 ancient Spondylus shell beads strung and displayed as a beautiful necklace. The strand is strung with alternatin

A strand of mixed ancient stone and shell beads. Strand includes shell and various stone beads of varying shapes from the Near East, c. 1st Millennium BC, strung with round Parthian/Sasanian carnelian

A strand of mixed ancient stone and shell beads. Strand includes shell and various stone beads of varying shapes from the Near East, c. 1st Millennium BC, strung with Parthian/Sasanian carnelian beads

18" Strand of Shell Beads, Heavily Patinated, Found by Dennis T. Daniel in Eastern North Carolina during the construction of Highway 264 Native American Artifacts

Dimension: 17x10.7mm "Journey Through Time: Ancient Bronze Age Beads, Sculpture, and Ornaments, Featuring Himalayan Tibetan Agate Carnelian Dzi Beads" Unearth the timeless allure of ancient beads, scu

Dimension: 27-24mm "Journey Through Time: Ancient Bronze Age Beads, Sculpture, and Ornaments, Featuring Himalayan Tibetan Agate Carnelian Dzi Beads" Unearth the timeless allure of ancient beads, sculp

Collection of Ancient Native American Shell Bead Necklaces

Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Peru, Colima, Maya, and Inca cultures, ca. 300 BCE to 1532 CE. A collection of approximately 100 ancient stone and shell beads and pendants of various sizes and forms. The sur

**Originally Listed At $300** Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Central America, Maya Territories, ca. 100 to 1500 CE. A collection of 15 ancient shell and greenstone beads strung together as a wearable neckla

Vintage Silver Turquoise & Shell Heishi Beaded Necklace, 15.5", 1960's-1970's. This has beads that test as sterling, the barrel clasp does not. It has three 1" sections of shell heishi beads and a cen

Ancient Roman/Islamic Glass and Shell Beads Necklace c.1st-8th century AD. Size 17 inches length. Ancient mostly glass beads with large shell bead from Ancient Roman to Islamic period. Provenance: Fro

Dimension: 18x6x5mm Welcome to a remarkable journey into the heart of ancient Egypt with an exquisite 'Ancient Carved Shell Heart Amulet Bead' from the New Kingdom era, dating back to 1550-1077 BC. Th

Dimension: 11x7.8mm Introduction: Immerse yourself in the dawn of civilization with this Neolithic Era shell bead from the Badarian Period of Ancient Egypt, dated between 5500 and 4000 BC. This shell

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Inca Empire, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A collar necklace made from ancient shells and modern spherical beads as a wearable and reimagined piece of jewelry. The shells are cut t

**Originally Listed At $400** Pre-Columbian, Mexico to Peru, Colima, Maya, and Inca cultures, ca. 300 BCE to 1532 CE. Ancient stone, pottery, and shell beads and pendants of various forms strung toget

**Originally Listed At $150** Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 900 CE. A collection of ancient shell and rock crystal beads, with a pearlescent, large shell amulet in the form of a bird's he

This lot features a collection of 18 ancient glass beads, with dimensions ranging from 7-15mm, originating from the Hellenistic to Roman eras. Each bead is a small but significant artifact, representi