Overall Length: 18″
Ancient Bactrian shell beads hold significant historical and cultural value. Excavated from settlements in Bactria (an ancient region in Central Asia, roughly present day northern Afghanistan, Southern Uzbekistan and Tajikistan). Combined with a century + old conus shell used as currency in Papua, New Guinea, this necklace is symbolic of the earliest form of adornment using shells. Pair with our Shell Collection SC-1081 for a striking look!