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Antique Carnelian & Agate Trade Bead Pendants – Cambay, India
Antique Carnelian & Agate Trade Bead Pendants – Cambay, India
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Antique Carnelian & Agate Trade Bead Pendants – Old Cambay India
Discover a stunning pair of vintage Carnelian and Agate stone trade beads, sourced from Cambay, India. These richly hued pendants are steeped in history, used in African trade routes since the 1800s or earlier.
- Size of Pendant 1: 27 mm × 23 mm × 8 mm
- Size of Pendant 2: 26 mm × 24 mm × 8 mm
- Perforation Size: approximately 1–1.5 mm diameter
The beads have been worn over centuries, showing some minor surface wear and tiny chips, charming signs of authenticity and use in age-old cultural exchanges.
Heritage & Craftsmanship of Cambay Agate & Carnelian
These Antique Agate beads and Carnelian trade beads originate from the renowned bead-making region of Cambay, India. Skilled artisans hand‑drill each bead, crafting elongated barrels with precision and care. These beads played a vital role in trade across Africa, especially Ghana, where Agate / Carnelian trade beads symbolized wealth, social status, and cultural connections.
At TribalGH, we celebrate these Antique Carnelian trade beads not just as decorative objects, but as tangible links to centuries-old African–Indian trade networks and artistry.
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