Ancient Excavated Short Bactrian Shell Necklace

Overall Length: 17.5″
Ancient Bactrian shell beads hold significant historical and cultural value. Excavated from burial sites an settlements in Bactria (an ancient region in Central Asia, roughly present day northern Afghanistan, Southern Uzbekistan and Tajikistan), these artifacts reveal much about trade, social structure, and spiritual practices during the Bronze Age and early Iron Age. Pair with our Shell Collection SC-1082 for a striking look!