Strand of Ancient Quartz and Carnelian Beads yemen approximately 14º in size

approximately 14º in size

This panel measures 36mm x 35mm x 1mm thick (no solid backing) and features the elephant-headed god Lord Ganesha with his father Lord Shiva and his mother the Goddess Parvati

Largest bead is 19mm x 12mm and smallest is 3mm x 3mm and very small

This bead measures 30mm tall x 42mm diameter with 12mm hole

recently tumble-polished giving it a bright shiny finish despite being worn from years of ritual rubbing

Strand of Ancient Quartz and Carnelian Beads yemen approximately 14º in size25" strand of ancient quartz and carnelian beads excavated from digs in and around Djenne, Mali. Over 1,000 years old. Graduated strand (5mm 17mm diameter beads) strands of stones beads with a few glass or ostrich shell beads sprinkled in. Very nice.