Very Old Dogon Vert-de-Gris Bronze Bead Strand with lots of Patina - Rita Okrent Collection (C174t)

Very Old Dogon Vert-de-Gris Bronze Bead Strand with lots of Patina - Rita Okrent Collection (C174t)These beads come from Mali and are likely to be from the Dogon people, who live high in the cliffs of the West African savannah, and make necklaces and jewelry of iron and copper alloy. The bronze beads on this strand are estimated to be at least a few hundred years old. This strand also includes a flat bicone stone bead, a granite tube bead and some smaller stone beads. This is not a wearable necklace as is and will need to be restrung to be worn.

Sourced by Rita in late 1980s

From Rita's travels in the early 1980's to Xian China

Soft edges with wear and age

and are estimated to be at least 150 years old

second from left

They have been buried for hundreds of years and may have once had eyes on them

Collector Item 461

It is in excellent condition with no noticeable dents

in necklaces and head adornments

31 inches of beads in all

Two of the beads match at 13

Circa 1800’s