African jewelry is as variegated as the African people themselves. Armed perhaps with the richest natural resources in the world; the African jeweler is constrained by only his imagination and in certain special cases by tribal tradition and superstition. Palm leaves, leather, eggshells, ivory, bronze, brass, silver, copper, gold, animal bones, glass, semi and precious stones and most recently plastic were all utilized for aesthetic adornment purposes. Beaded necklaces served for some groups as a sign of tribal identification. For others, beads were a sign of wealth and power. Beads that were perceived to be valuable were heavily traded and used as currency. The featured Nigerian necklace was crafted from hand cut pieces of animal bone. Each section was carefully shaped and polished to form a beautiful linkage. The cylindrical pieces are strung on to a strong cord. Animal bone is a sign of power for the owner and a symbol of being "one" or at peace with nature. Please click photo for enlargement! See another photo and Order button below. Sold When OFFLINE click button to leave a message!   Live chat by LivePerson Dimensions: 12 inch hang length. Wt: 1 lb. shipping Item 068$65.00 Close upPlease click photo for enlargement! The WarehousePlease click here for new arrivals. Tribal African JewelryClick here to visit our Tribal African Jewelry II section.