Rare Antique Small Black Glass Indo-Pacific Trade Wind or Nila Beads, Gao, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0681)

Rare Antique Small Black Glass Indo-Pacific Trade Wind or Nila Beads, Gao, Mali - Rita Okrent Collection (AT0681)Rare and gorgeous black glass excavated Indo Pacific or Trade Winds Nila Beads found in the Gao district of Mali, in between Gao and Niger. Nila beads are the small monochrome Islamic glass beads than can be found in colors ranging from blue, green, red, black, white to yellow that are widespread in West Africa. They are also referred to as Indo Pacific or Trade Winds beads, in reference to the ocean streams and winds that, for centuries, were used by

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Vintage beads

Collector Item 172b

Ancient Early Islamic-Era Black Glass Bead with White Spiral Design

Collector's Treasures Item 556

we can gain a deeper understanding of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of past civilizations

Ait Haddidhu Niello and Silver Pendant

We love how its owner decorated it with a string of beads and a key

Reserved: Lovely mix of brown

Pendant Item 632

Pendant Item 299

Strands include beads measuring 2-5mm diameter