An African Antiquities Ghana Empire Red Stone Bead, c. 7th–13th Century CE

Western Europe, Bohemia & Venice; West Africa, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. An attractive pair of red glass, brass, and stone European trade and African made beads, al

Europe, Italy, Venice, found in western Africa, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A lovely pair of Venetian glass and stone trade bead strands, each strung on modern stringing that can be made into m

**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Mossi (Ghana) or Kassena (Burkina Faso), ca. early 20th century CE. A gorgeous carved marbleized black, tan, and white stone bracelet - perhaps made from granite

West Africa, Ghana or Mali, possibly originating in Western Europe, Netherlands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A long strand of 28 large glass beads each of a deep teal green hue. Each bead is fo

Central Asia to northern Africa, Sasanian Empire, ca. 224 to 651 CE. Two fine carnelian intaglios along with an equally fine stamp seal. Each from beautifully toned red-orange stone etched with ancien

West Africa, Mali or Burkina Faso, Dogon culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved ancestor or Tellem figure made from a warm red-brown sandstone in a stylized crouching position. The

Europe, Venice (modern day Italy), found in western Africa, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A pretty collection of twenty-two matching trade beads, each a dark red, with yellow, white, and black ey

Europe, Italy, Venice, found in western Africa, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine selection of wearable necklaces made with dozens of petite glass trade beads. Two of the necklaces have solely red b

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this pair of red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective proper

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

Crafted during the Middle Ages, a time rich in artisanal innovation, this red garnet bead displays the period's shaping skills. Garnets were highly valued for their perceived protective properties and

This amethyst bead from the Gupta Empire, renowned for its golden age of culture and science in ancient India. The bead's smooth, deep purple hue are characteristic of the luxury and refinement in gem

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed

A gem from the Islamic Golden Age, this lapis lazuli bead, with its deep celestial blue, is a relic of the Islamic empires' prosperity, where such materials were coveted for their beauty and supposed