The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 21, 2026

A black stone bead necklace features a long, vertical oval loop. The upper section consists of small, disk-like beads in muted shades of gray and brownish-black. Approaching the base, the strand transitions into larger, cylindrical and rounded beads in a deep black hue. At the bottom center hangs a single rectangular stone bead, flanked by smooth spherical beads. The design balances fine, variegated upper elements with more substantial ornamentation at the base.

Necklace

before 1532

Peru

black stone beads
Overall: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)
The Norweb Collection 1951.168
Location: Not on view

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These ancient beads were restrung in modern times.
  • 1951
    The Cleveland Museum of Art
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1951.168