100 Bead Long Strand of Mixed Early Islamic Glass Eye Beads - Rita Okrent Collection (AG229)

38 Inch long strand of beautiful mixed antique and ancient eye beads from Mali or Mauritania.  These very special ancient excavated eye beads are found in Mauritania and Mali, specifically in the caravan towns of Timbuktu, Mopti, Djenne and Gao. They vary in design and wear, color and iridescence, and are estimated to be somewhere in between 400-1000 years old. Traded and worn to keep away the "evil eye" in many cultures across the Mediterranean. Lots of variety on this strand. 10+ green beads. Several beads have detailed eyes, double eyes or yellow eyes. One tube bead with eyes, one tabular bead without eyes A few lovely very small beads. Several outstanding blue and white eye beads. 100 beads/38 inches of beads on this strand. Bead sizes range from 6-16mm. Most beads are in good condition. As per bead expert, Jamey Allen: Islamic Period beads are ca. 1000 years old. Dating from between ca CD 900-1200. They might be as early as CE 700, and as late as 1400. In 1400, Western Asian glas