Lot 630
Himalayan Eye Bead Necklace. Himalayan necklace of very old green turquoise beads alternating with extremely fine old deep red coral beads. The turquoise beads are formed of variously sized pieces of turquoise set into a bituminous matrix and then shaped, polished, and drilled for suspension. The central black, circular bead of lignite jet is slightly domed on the decorative side, upon which appears a rough hexagonal design formed of small rectangular white stones set side by side into a channel carved into the surface of the circular bead's outer edge. The overall appearance of this central black bead is that of an "eye bead," the likes of which have been produced in many materials by various cultures since at least 3000 B.C.E. in Europe, Asia, and Africa, and which are typically associated with healing and protective powers. Eye bead circa 19th century C.E. or much earlier. Necklace with modern silver hook and eye closure. Length: 16¾". $1,500 - 1,800
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