the infant son of Isis and Horus
The wide array of colors were chosen to to mimic the colors of precious gemstones
due to its distinctive paneling style
following the arrival of Portuguese trading vessels on the West African coast
Their designs often conveyed social
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace africanmasks the infant son of IsisNew Kingdom Period to Late Period, c. 1070600 BC, Egypt A magnificent ancient Egyptian necklace, restrung for preservation, composed of faience beads arranged in a striking interplay of shapes and colors. The main strand is formed of long turquoise tubular beads, interspaced with smaller disc shaped spacers in red, black, blue, brown, and white, creating a rhythmic balance of form and hue that reflects the refined artistry of Egyptian jewelry making.