Nila Excavated Green Trade Beads Mali

These Nila excavated green trade beads from Mali are a striking example of historic African adornment and exchange. Traditionally buried for long periods, Nila beads develop their distinctive soft green hues through natural aging and chemical interaction with the earth. Their matte, weathered surfaces and subtle variations in tone give each bead a unique, organic character.

Once part of regional trade networks, these beads were valued for both their beauty and cultural significance. Today, they are prized for their authenticity and the sense of history they carry, making them ideal for collectors, designers, or anyone drawn to one-of-a-kind materials with a story.

Photo is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one strand.

This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.

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