Dark Blue Djenne Nila Beads from Mali, Antique Boho 25" Necklace, 5x3mm indigo and attests to their age

and attests to their age

and beads are cut and then ground down to shape

This trim is so rich and these colors are guaranteed to make you feel like royalty

This larger size is hard to come by and feels so good in the hand

Dark Blue Djenne Nila Beads from Mali, Antique Boho 25" Necklace, 5x3mm indigo and attests to their ageThese beautifully aged and old strand of Djenne beads come from Djenne in Mali, Africa. Also known as Nila Beads and Roman Glass Beads, these beads were traded into Africa from Italy. They are rich shades of dark blue, hints of deep ocean green, sky blue and white. It is obvious that these beads have been previous worn, buried to keep safe, and travelled far. The Magic is in the Details Bead Size: 5x3mm Hole Size: . 5 1mm Approximate Number of beads: