Egyptian collection necklace Nubian Pharaohs Style. Beads in pairs of unpolished stones, calcite, sandstone and single beads of carnelian. The pendant is a square Nugget of granite. These different stones were really popular with the Nubians, who had many innovative pieces of jewellery. 46cms in length. A real conversation piece of jewellery. Toggle fastening. Beads are white, cream and red coloured. This is representative of royal jewellery found in their steep pyramids tombs in Nubia. The Queens in Nubia had great importance and are depicted the same size as the kings, not as depicted in Egyptian tombs, where the Queens were smaller than their husbands. Sold in gift bag at bargain price.
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