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White Metal Cross (Ethiopia) A personally collected selection of Old Neck crosses in varying forms and designs, many with hinged clasps and special snuff spoons. Cast using the wax method, many are engraved and often because of the softness of coins many are formed using old coins as their centre. Approx 40mm- 80mm. $120.00 |
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White Metal Neck Cross. (Ethiopia) Ethiopian neck crosses have been worn as far back as the 15th Century, made of white metal (a combination of various metals), and available in varying styles. The diverse religious past of Ethiopia is symbolised in the beautiful fretwork of each piece. Approx 40-55mm $28.00
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Glass Blue Beads (Ethiopia) Stunning vibrant Glass Beads. 16mm- 20mm approx diameter Sold by individual bead $6.00 each |
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Glass Tribal Dotted Beads (Ethiopia) Glass dotted beads in Natural tones, black, cream yellow, burnt red & brown. Approx 8mm. Sold by individual bead $2.00 each
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Sandcast Glass beads (Ethiopia) Traditional tribal beads in varying tones of yellow, red, orange & brown.15- 35mm in diameter. Sold by individual bead $3.00 |
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Copper Beads ( Ethiopia) 5-7mm diameter $22.00 per strand |
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Silver Beads (Ethiopia) 5-7 mm diameter $60.00 per strand |
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Antique Ethiopian Glass Beads Hand Rolled using traditional methods Sold per Strand $180 |
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Ethiopian White Metal Beads .... 70% Silver ...... Sold per bead Small $2 Medium $2.50 Large $3.50 |
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Krobo Beads
In a tradition that dates back to the 17th Century, Krobo women continue to make these distinctive sand Glass beads.
In More recent years the highly respected Ghanian affectionately known as "Mama Africa" has used her years of beading experience to establish a beading school for disadvantaged young women in Southern Ghana teaching them the skills of beading. The aim is for them to establish independence with a business of their own.
Your purchase of this handcrafted Jewellery helps these young women with their long-term goals. Bracelet on stretch elastic $13.00
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use as or restring into you own design $8.00 |
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Tuareg Pendants Deftly hand-crafted by the nomadic Tuareg people in gleaming silver, the "pure metal blessed by the Prophet". Incorporated are elements of Islamic art with animist symbols of West Africa, and to a lesser extent talismanic associations of Christianity. The designs are clean-cut and geometric, echoing the proud austerity of existence in a hostile land. Many are specific to a particular oasis and incorporate protective symbolism. They are frequently used for barter. Our source of pendants is the Ullimeden tribe, where they are called "tchatchat" and commonly worn by women and girls. The shapes mimic Saharan clay dolls, symbols of fertility. Priced according to shape, left to right. Sold individually. Round $180.00, Triangular $180.00, Tear Drop $245.00, and, Silver with Amber: $395.00 |
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