the Woodabe (also known as Bororo) They are a nomadic tribe living between the Sahara desert and the Sahel( Niger).
For them beauty is of vital importance., especially for men who spend more time decorating themselves than women.
The talismans or gri gris are a fundamental element that they carry since their childhood.
They believe that certain roots, leaves and herbs have magical powers and that is why they wrap them in small skin sacks that hang from their hair, neck, chest, arms or legs to decorate and protect against evil spirits and the evil eye.
Fur, abalorios, cowrie and small metal hoops.
Total length 55cm approximately.
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Gri gri-amuleto animista. We do not know its exact origin, although its amulet shape reminds us of the spirited gri gri that are still worn today in almost all of West Africa.. We bought it in Bamako, Mali, at the beginning of the 21st century
The large orange resin bead imitates the amber so common in sub-Saharan jewelry.
It comes strung on a Tuareg cord of 6 threads with beautiful and effective handmade clasp. The pendant is easily extrapolated if desired.
Es muy ligero.
The length of the cord is 48cm and the pendant measures 4cm high x 3 cm ancho.
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Mamadou Konate was an antiques dealer from Bamako ( Mali) specialized in tribal jewelry from West Africa but Covid and terrorism cut short his business... He decided to create his own jewelry by alternating beads from ancient necklaces with his own creations inspired by the tribal jewelry that surrounded him..
This necklace is a piece of great elegance and personality, handmade with exquisite taste.. its inspiration recalls the gri gris (amulets) that a large part of the population of West Africa leads to the purest animist.
Despite its size, it is very light and easy to carry..
The triangular pendants bear a bronze bead from the Ashanti kingdom (Ghana) in the middle. The pendants can be distributed in different ways, included remove easily.
Available in 4 colors: Verde, negro, red and purple. PLEASE indicate the color chosen in the section "COMMENTS" at the time of payment and shipping information.
Striking tribal and elegant effect.
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Aro aluminum Fulani (Aro aluminum Fulani) Aro aluminum Fulani.
Aro aluminum Fulani.
Origin: Mali.
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All our jewelry comes gift wrapped.
the Woodabe ( Bororo of fulani, depending on the country where they find) Khol come from using the past to protect your eyes from wind, sun and sand from the Sahara desert.
So they take these small mirrors hanging with it for eye assiduously.
We acquire this beautiful mirror in Agadez, Niger, West Africa.
The mirror is covered by a layer thin black and tied leather with multiple rings of copper. Decorating with red beads PROSER, yellow and blue, as well as the cowry are traditional of this tribe picturesque.
The length of the leather cord is 55 cm (21´´6 inch) with a simple closing system.
original piece Woodabe, antigua, handled delicately.
In good state, with obvious signs of use.
cord 5 black leather strips 52 centimeters long. Crafts Tuareg of northern Mali.
These cords are handmade and can also be used as turning around the wrist bracelet.
The knot is a loop perfectly prepared to enter the "button" It is consisting of an elaborate work fabric white and red plastic.
Widely used in jewelry for Tuareg pendants hanging, rings etc ...
Price includes 1 cord 5 fine leather strips.
TOTAL LONG: 52 CM
Precioso trabajo de marroquinerÃa Tuareg. Mali. West Africa.
Sirve para poner de llavero, como decoración de bolsos, tiradores de cortina o colgante.
Con numerosas tiras de cuero minuciosamente tintadas, decoradas y cortadas a mano. Lleva cosidas en hilo de lana varias decoraciones asà como pequeños adornos dorados.
Son muchas horas de trabajo hasta terminar esta pieza.
Muy ligero, duradero y no tiene mal olor!
Measures: 20 cm long 10 cm ancho.
The Woddabe or Bororo people are nomads from West Africa and due to the new frontiers they live now in between Mali, Niger y Norte de Burkina Faso.
Bororo people are known by their beauty men contests.
Originally this necklace was part of the long earrings men tie on their heads; we transformed it to a necklace.
It is made of a leather string decorated with brass pieces, colored beads and cauris (african shells).
The neck leather string sizes 49 cm length, black and brown.
The total length is 33 cm.
Leather and shell. Burkina Faso. West Africa.
The caurà or shell, It is used in many African countries as an amulet and protection against the evil eye.
It is 56 cm .
They are very resistant and allow daily use.
The closing is a very clever system made of leather exclusively; if you want to know more about the closing check "Pulseras cuero Africaialha. Tutorial 1" youtube ?v=9GkB3iOXbvQ&t=1s://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GkB3iOXbvQ&t=1s