Neolithic Quartz Beads
Neolithic Niger quartz/quartzite cut beads Between -6500 and -2500 years ago.
Diameters: between 10 and 18 mm.
Old private collection, collected on site by a French geologist (between 1978 and 1990).
Piercing was done by manually rotating a piece of pointed flint (a piercer), requiring a long time and dexterity to avoid breaking one of the two lithic pieces.period retouched edges for more "brilliance".
Diameters: between 10 and 18 mm.
Old private collection, collected on site by a French geologist (between 1978 and 1990).
Piercing was done by manually rotating a piece of pointed flint (a piercer), requiring a long time and dexterity to avoid breaking one of the two lithic pieces.period retouched edges for more "brilliance".
100 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Crystal de roche
Diameter: entre 10 et 18 mm
Reference (ID): 1737223
Availability: In stock
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