Antique Agate Trade Bead Pendant from Cambay India – Large 50x24mm

Antique Agate Trade Bead Pendant – Old Cambay India Stone, Large White Agate

Discover an exquisite Antique Agate bead that once journeyed from Cambay, India into the heart of African trade. This large white agate stone pendant is handmade, full of historic character and beauty.

• Size: 50 mm × 24 mm
• Perforation diameter: 1 – 1.5 mm

This large white agate trade bead is in excellent antique condition, showing only some wear and minor damages consistent with age and use. Photos accurately reflect its aged patina and gentle imperfections that attest to its authentic history. Ready to string or display as a striking pendant.

About Cambay Antique Agate Trade Beads

Agate beads from Cambay (now Khambhat), India, were produced by hand‑drilling and shaping fine agate stones using traditional techniques. These Cambay Agate beads became central in West African trade networks throughout the 19th and early 20th century, prized for their hardness, translucency, and the skill required to perforate them so precisely.

In Ghana and across Africa, Agate trade beads were used as currency, ceremonial items, and status symbols. Crafted by skilled artisans in India and circulated extensively, they earned legendary status in trade bead collections globally.

Each bead reflects centuries of history, from Cambay’s stone‑working heritage to the vibrant marketplaces of Africa. At TribalGH, we honor that legacy.

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