Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali glass beads 12mm diameter x 9-10mm thick

12mm diameter x 9-10mm thick

and the sizes range from tiny glass 2mm x 2mm rounds to small/medium 18mm x 7mm carnelian

37mm diameter flat tapered disc shape with a 6mm hole

Old brown and brown-black beads from the early 1900s

Excellent AA quality

Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali glass beads 12mm diameter x 9-10mm thickLarge, ancient granite bracelet bangle from Djenne, Mali. Traditional style, and granite stone, which has lovely smooth black grey tone and no matrix, clearly has been worn smooth. 3 5 8" outer diameter x 2 3 4" inner diameter. One of a kind piece! From Djenn, Mali. Made and worn by the Dogon Tribal People. Estimated 800 1,000 years old. Beautiful object, and doesn't have to be worn. Could fit a larger hand. Last photo shows a few stacked.. various