A tactile, earthy vintage bead necklace composed of layered strands of hand-carved wood, glass, and stone beads in muted, natural tones. The palette moves between olive green, raw wood, soft turquoise blue, and translucent iridescent glass, with subtle speckling and surface variation throughout.
Several larger carved wooden beads anchor the composition, each marked with simple incised symbols or natural tool marks, giving the piece an unmistakably handmade, devotional quality. The repetition of small beads and the rhythm of materials suggest a necklace that may have been worn meditatively or as a protective talisman rather than purely decorative jewelry.
The overall feeling is grounded, quiet, and deeply material — something that feels lived with rather than styled once and forgotten.
Likely mid- to late-20th century, folk or artisan-made, with influences from global prayer-bead and amulet traditions.
Materials
Based on visual characteristics, this necklace appears to include:
Measures approximately 46 inches end to end; when worn as a continuous loop, the hang length is about 23 inches.
Hand-carved wooden beads (varied sizes, some with incised markings)
Painted or dyed stone beads (olive green and turquoise-toned ovals)
Translucent glass beads with subtle iridescence
Small spacer beads (wood and possibly clay or glass)
Strung on cord (likely cotton or nylon)
A tactile, earthy vintage bead necklace composed of layered strands of hand-carved wood, glass, and stone beads in muted, natural tones. The palette moves between olive green, raw wood, soft turquoise blue, and translucent iridescent glass, with subtle speckling and surface variation throughout.
Several larger carved wooden beads anchor the composition, each marked with simple incised symbols or natural tool marks, giving the piece an unmistakably handmade, devotional quality. The repetition of small beads and the rhythm of materials suggest a necklace that may have been worn meditatively or as a protective talisman rather than purely decorative jewelry.
The overall feeling is grounded, quiet, and deeply material — something that feels lived with rather than styled once and forgotten.
Likely mid- to late-20th century, folk or artisan-made, with influences from global prayer-bead and amulet traditions.
Materials
Based on visual characteristics, this necklace appears to include:
Measures approximately 46 inches end to end; when worn as a continuous loop, the hang length is about 23 inches.
Hand-carved wooden beads (varied sizes, some with incised markings)
Painted or dyed stone beads (olive green and turquoise-toned ovals)
Translucent glass beads with subtle iridescence
Small spacer beads (wood and possibly clay or glass)
Strung on cord (likely cotton or nylon)
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