double strands of varying sized bone buffalo teeth, jade teardrops, carnelian faceted rounds, and metal and vinyl African trade beads are the focal point of this 24" statement necklace. super funky and original; not for the meek :)

African trade beads are hand-made and crafted by African metal smiths who are skilled in forging and fabricating beads and casting metal using the lost wax technique. this has been a large part of the African culture for MANY MANY MANY years and these beads were once traded and used as money. these are over 75 years old and are truly a collector's piece.

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