West African Granite Bead Necklace - Mottled Hardstone Strand
Updated August 28, 2026
This auction ended on September 4, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0138 |
| Estimate | $600 - $900 |
| Opening bid | $250 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Native American | Ethno | Fine Art |
| Date | September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
West Africa, Mali / Ghana, ca. 19th century or earlier CE. A strand of hardstone beads worked from mottled granite in shades of gray, green, cream, and brown. The beads are barrel- and
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