| Medieval Beads Found in Mali |
| Most of these beads are Middle Eastern and were involved in the trans-Saharan Trade. The plain wound yellows, called "bota" in Ghana, may be more recent. There may be a couple of Modern Venetians here. A. 63 beads, 20 inches, average length 8 mm (longest is 20 mm). Good condition (few if any gross chips or cracks), modest decomposition. $900. |
B. More beads found in Mali. 34 beads, 16 inches, average length 15 mm. Most
are oblates. Good condition (few if any gross chips or cracks), modest
decomposition. $1,000.
are oblates. Good condition (few if any gross chips or cracks), modest
decomposition. $1,000.
| C. Aggrey or kori. Medieval Venetian drawn beads. Variably dichroic (sky blue/sea green). The blue money beads of the trans-Saharan trade. 58 beads, 27 inches, 39 grams. Grade A. $495. |