Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali lizard These hand-carved carnelian monkeys are

These hand-carved carnelian monkeys are large focal beads or can be made into a pendant

this is a large-holed bead which could make a great centerpiece for multiple strands of beads or ribbons

20mm tall x 11mm wide to x 4-7mm thick

Off-white to pinkish in color

"There is one God and the name of God is Allah"

Ancient Quartz Beads, Mali lizard These hand-carved carnelian monkeys areThis 32 inch strand is bow drilled, and around 2,000 years old, excavated in Djenne, Mali. Mixed shapes, but primarily graduated sized bicone quartz crystal and agate. Measuring 9mm 29mm long, 57 beads on the strand. Holes are small, about . 5mm. Soft ivory and slightly translucent clear, grey, and beige colors. Now rare!