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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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Bronze ring of the Fulani ethnic group, Sahara desert. North of Mali, West Africa.
Simple and elegant modern but tribal inspired bronze hoop ( Fulani men wear this distinctive and protective type of earring)
The assembly is handmade with black leather and handmade clasp made of very resistant leather.. Very well tanned the leather does not give off odor.
The length of the leather cord measures 53cm which, thanks to its closure system, is easy to put on at any length.
The bronze ring measures 4cm in diameter.
All of our pieces come gift-wrapped..
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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.
Ingal cross pendant of the Tuareg ethnic group ( Mali, Niger) West African.
The Ingal cross is one of the most characteristic of this ethnic group..
It consists of a triangular glass set in a metal box (Tuareg payment) with geometric designs on both sides.
The necklace is completed with a string of black glass beads with 4 small silver tubes.
measures of the cross: 4cm
Total length necklace measurement: 53cm.
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Choker Chat Chat Tuareg. Mali, West Africa.
Khat kchat is a classic tuareg model very appreciated by our customers.
The leafs are handmade, as well as the engravings. Es normal que no todas las láminas plateadas sean exactamente iguales.
It is a choker, the total length is 42 cm . Very light.
The metal is called " Tuareg silver", wich is a low mix of silver with other metals, that does´t change of color and it is cleaned as the silver.
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Ancient long beaded necklace from northern Ethiopia, East Africa. Mediados S.XX
It is generally the men of the Oromo tribe who wear this type of long beaded necklaces.
The beads are made of antique glass and come in a wide variety of colors and designs..
Unique piece bought in Harar, norte de EtiopÃa.
Necklace length: 49cm, the total circumference is about 90cm approximately.
All our jewelry comes gift wrapped.
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Antique bronze pendant Lobi Burkina, from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Mediados S.XX
Antique bronze pendant Lobi Burkina.
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Pieza de colección.
Pendant measurements: 10 cm
Antique bronze pendant Lobi Burkina: 70 cm
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Finger knives are a special handmade item in all Turkana tribes (northeastern uganda, northwestern kenya, South Sudan and in the Omo Valley, Ethiopia). They have been used since ancient times as a tool for daily work (they are shepherds) and including weapon.
They were also used in the past among the tribes as a very valuable currency..
A menudo los llevan colgados al cuello o a la muñeca con un cordón.
The knife is about 10cm long and is attached to a long leather cord. 4 54cm total length strips. All handmade with artisan closure and very safe.
What we like the most is the metallic thread at the base of the ring with more than 18 laps. The blade has some edge, not much, pay attention.
All of our tribal jewelry comes gift wrapped..
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Aro aluminum Fulani (Aro aluminum Fulani) Aro aluminum Fulani.
Aro aluminum Fulani.
Origin: Mali.
PIEZA UNICA
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This model of bracelet has the charm of handwork and the health benefit of contact with copper.. West Africa.
Sewn on a leather necklace (handmade with 24 thongs) caen 75 strips of beads on the chest in perfect geometry.
This model of bracelet has the charm of handwork and the health benefit of contact with copper., This model of bracelet has the charm of handwork and the health benefit of contact with copper..
What we like most about this necklace is not only its original shape but the feeling of the small beads strips on the body.
Unique piece.
Comes wrapped ready to give away.
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This model of bracelet has the charm of handwork and the health benefit of contact with copper.: 8€
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Spectacular Barak necklace with vintage beads. Mali. West Africa. S.XXI.
The beads are made of Bohemian glass., a vintage edition yellow with black stripes. Currently difficult to get with this quality and weight.
consists of 6 strings of more than 100 beads each joined by two large black glass balls.
Handcrafted bronze clasp is flanked by two bronze Ganha ball beads and two small yellow recycled glass beads.
It is long, in narrow necks can be turned twice around.
Our favorite thing about this necklace is the feel of the beaded strings on the body..
Comes wrapped ready to give away.
Spectacular red Barak necklace. West Africa.
Sewn on a double leather collar ( handmade with 24 thongs) fall close to 100 straps of double thread on the chest with beads placed in perfect geometry.
The closure of the necklace is also made of leather with a nice knot that fits perfectly to the opening of the necklace.
Unique piece.
Origin: Mali.
Comes wrapped ready to give away.
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Beautiful and simple aluminum choker, handmade in kenya, East Africa.
Aluminum is ideal for jewelry as it is very light and so far we have not found anyone allergic to this metal.
The pendant represents the African continent and is decorated with a large blue glass bead.
All our jewelry is wrapped as a gift.
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Spectacular necklace from the original Masai tribe of Kenya and Northern Tanzania.
Consists in 10 strips of beads linked together by a fine chain. the longest strip is decorated with 20 white light metal sheet metal.
The closure is made of soft leather with two automatic buttons.
Total length 45 cm, covers the chest and feels nice.
Masai Women are the ones who make the jewelry and they are in charge of selling them in the markets; that is why we love to buy this kind of jewelry, because we feel we are helping directly to their families economy, and promoting them to continue their job.
All our jewelry comes gift wrapped.
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This impressive pendant-amulet from the north of Mali belongs to the Tuareg ethnic group.
Meticulously hand carved, inside it keeps small amulets such as seeds, seals and verses of the Koran to protect its bearer and in this case it must have been an important person due to its size ( 11cm x 10cm).
Materials: Silver, bronce y cobre.
Comes set on a long cord (110cm) multi-thread black cotton braided in the neck area and finished with three small strips of red and turquoise leather on each side.
Unique piece.
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Beautiful necklace made entirely by hand by Masai women from southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. East Africa.
Composed of two parts: A choker of 46 cm in circumference with brass clasp, and the "tie" de 6,6 cm de ancho y 37 cm long plus magnification 7 simple beading strips to add 20 cm más.
The best thing about the necklace is the pleasant sensation of feeling the intricate work of the bead on the chest.
In section "comments" at the time of payment please put the desired main color (Navy blue, azul turquesa, red, blanco).
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Precious choker worn by Maasai women from northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, East Africa.
Wire and multi-color glass beads.
Closing system is just tying a leather string. The smallest size you can get is 35 cm de circunferencia, circumference and larger on by using the string .
Masai Women are the ones who make the jewelry and they are in charge of selling them in the markets; that is why we love to buy this kind of jewelry, because we feel we are helping directly to their families economy, and promoting them to continue their job.
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Precious choker worn by Maasai women from northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, East Africa.
Wire and multi-color glass beads.
Closing system is just tying a leather string. The smallest size you can get is 39 cm de circunferencia, circumference and larger on by using the string .
Decorated by a large mother-of-pearl button in the center.
The hanging chains are the original ones and some white metal badge is missing.
Masai Women are the ones who make the jewelry and they are in charge of selling them in the markets; that is why we love to buy this kind of jewelry, because we feel we are helping directly to their families economy, and promoting them to continue their job.
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Beautiful choker handmade by Maasai women from northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, East Africa.
Wire and multi-color glass beads.
Closing system is just tying a leather string. The smallest size you can get is 29 cm de circunferencia, circumference and larger on by using the string .
The central bead is made of orange glass and very difficult to find due to its rhomboid shape.
The hanging chains are the original ones and some white metal badge is missing.
Masai Women are the ones who make the jewelry and they are in charge of selling them in the markets; that is why we love to buy this kind of jewelry, because we feel we are helping directly to their families economy, and promoting them to continue their job.
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Beautiful choker handmade by Maasai women from northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, East Africa.
Wire and multi-color glass beads.
Closing system is just tying a leather string. The smallest size you can get is 34 cm de circunferencia, circumference and larger on by using the string .
The central black bead is made of red glass and very difficult to find due to its rhomboid shape..
The hanging chains are the original ones and some white metal badge is missing.
Masai Women are the ones who make the jewelry and they are in charge of selling them in the markets; that is why we love to buy this kind of jewelry, because we feel we are helping directly to their families economy, and promoting them to continue their job.
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Precious Coptic cross from Ethiopia. Handmade in Addis Ababa in the early 21st century.
Set with silver Tuareg tubes and old colored glass beads.
Cross measurements: 5,5 cm x 4,5 cm (2" x 1,7" inch)
Total length necklace stockings: 56 cm not counting the pendant. Perfect for men or women.
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LITTLE COPTA CROSS OF ETHIOPIA, HANDMADE WITH TRACDITIONAL METHODS FROM LOST WAX
Small Ethiopian Coptic cross made by hand with traditional methods of the "cera perdida".
Comes assembled with silver Thio tubes also handcrafted in Mali.
Cross measurements: 3,5 cm (13,7"inch) x 2 cm (0,78"inch)
Long full collar circumference: 46,5 cm ( 18,3" inch). perfect choker for men.
Our jewelry is gift wrapped.
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Precious pendant of the Tuareg ethnic group in Niger. West Africa. S.XX
Black agate has always symbolized authority, force, vigor and power, so there were few people worthy of owning it.
Comes set in double waxed thread with 18 tubos Thio ( 4 cm) Tuareg silver necklace interspersed with black glass bead.
Pendant measurements 6 cm x 4,5 cm. Full length necklace 90 cm.
All our jewelry comes wrapped in a beautiful gift-ready package.
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This original Ethiopian cross has an ear cleaning spoon extension.
Ethiopian Coptic crosses are usually hung on a simple black cord. In this case, the assembly is done on double waxed wire with 22 silver tubes handmade in Mali and separated by black glass beads and 2 large ebony wood beads accompanying the cross.
Hecho a mano, the cross measures a total of 9 cm long. (3,5" inch)
It's a long necklace, with a total of 90 cm long + the cross. (35,5" inch)
Unique piece.
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Important Authentic Ethiopian Coptic Cross Necklace.
The assembly is in double waxed thread with 10 handcrafted Mali golden tubes. Black glass beads and brass S clasp are interspersed.
For man or woman, total length circumference: 48 cm (19" inch)
Cross measure: 10 x 7 cm ( 4 x 2,7" inch)
Material: Latón, Bronce. Does not change color.
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Beautiful long necklace with Tuareg pendant in Ebony wood.
Handcrafted, Hecho a mano.
Materials: Tuareg style pendant with silver inlays, wooden beads also with silver inlay and brass metal tube beads each handmade, by Mopti, Northern Mali.
Measures: Pendant 5 cm x 5 cm . Long chain 72 cm
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Ethiopia is especially venerated the cross as a symbol of Christianity and as a powerful amulet. It is omnipresent in religious life: is placed behind the altar, It is carried in processions and is used by priests to bless the faithful.
All Ethiopian Christians, especially women, They carry small pectoral crosses similar to this one.
Ethiopian crosses exhibit an infinite variety of shapes and decorations depending on the area, church or chapel to which they belong.
Material: Cruz: Hand carved white brass, 14 handmade silver tubes, black glass beads and two silver inlay wood beads next to the cross.
Measures: Cruz 5cm (1,96") x 3 cm (1,18"). It is long, leans between the chest, 63 cm (24,8").
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Magnificent phenolic resin necklace, bakelite or catalin, commonly known as "faux amber" or "african amber". They were very popular in the years 20 and 30 until it was discontinued and that is why today they are so rare and appreciated. In North and West Africa they were used as a substitute for amber or copal in their traditional necklaces..
The assembly is in the Tuareg style as well as the decoration of the amber with copper plate, decorated silver and bronze. The length of the necklace is 55 cm plus the big bead. It's made with 24 black onix beads of different sizes, 4 African amber beads and the rest with black glass beads.
Very elegant.
Unique piece.
All our pieces are wrapped in beautiful gift-ready packaging.
Nice tribal necklace from northern Ethiopia.
Composed of burgundy resin beads, crystal beads (red, yellow and green = flag of Ethiopia) and wooden tubes, all of them accompanied by small silver metal hoops. Simple handmade closure.
Measures 4 cm long.
For man or woman.
We bought this original necklace in Harar, northeast of Ethiopia in the early 2000.
Its phallic shape served to keep sacred texts or amulets and were given at weddings for the protection and guidance of the bride.. Carries 7 hanging strips representing the days of the week.
Currently this tradition is in disuse and thus this type of necklace has almost become collector's items..
Lightweight white metal that will not discolor or rust with red resin beads.
Mediados del S.XX
Unique piece.
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MagnÃfico collar hecho en Mali, West Africa.
Composed by 4 resin beads imitating brown amber and 3 Ghanaian bronze pieces.
Total length 49 cm
Unique piece
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Handmade by Masai women in north Tanzania, East Africa.
Wire and beads.
Closing system is just tying a leather string. The smallest size you can get is 47 cm de circunferencia, circumference and larger on by using the string .
The central black bead is glass and very difficult to find due to its rhomboid shape.
The hanging chains are the original ones and some white metal badge is missing.
Masai Women are the ones who make the jewelry and they are in charge of selling them in the markets; that is why we love to buy this kind of jewelry, because we feel we are helping directly to their families economy, and promoting them to continue their job.
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This pretty square pendant with geometric decoration is a traditional model of the Tuareg ethnic group of Northern Mali and Niger.
This model served as an amulet to its wearer since inside it could carry religious protection symbols and, even more anciently, animistic symbols for good luck or good health..
The engravings are handmade by an expert goldsmith hand, que, as usual in this type of pieces, leave your signature symbol on the back so it doesn't fall into oblivion.
The piece is set on a chain of small black glass beads of about 40 cm long but it is prepared with three holes of different thickness to fit a thicker chain or leather.
The material is called "Tuareg silver", a very low silver alloy but does not change color or rust.
Measures: 5x5cm
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We bought this nice piece in Addis Ababa a few years ago. Is antique, half of the 20th century and the story they told us is the following:
In East Ethiopia this type of pendant was given by the suitor to the girl he liked. The girls came to the market with this type of pendant on their clothes, in the hair or in the form of a necklace if it had "numerous" suitors and thus publicly demonstrated her beauty.
Aluminum is very recurring within Ethiopian jewelry, they used to melt the pans that came from Europe (Italia) to make beautiful pieces that do not rust or change color and that in turn are very light and comfortable to wear.
Completely handmade and decorated with 4 small red and blue resin dots of which one is missing.
What we like most about this little piece is the patina and touch it has. Unique piece.
The pendant is set on a long cotton thread with tiny silver beads ( no silver) de 80 cm long.
These ancient beads belong to the Turkana tribe, northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. The women of this tribe are characterized by having a multitude of these beads screwed around their necks ... the greater the number of turns, higher social status represents.
Men however usually wear a simple necklace with one or two turns.
This necklace is made up of approximately 155 antique beads that can be seen by the subtle difference in size and color between them and joined by a strong cord. The design incorporates a small silver aluminum bead.
Total length of necklace: 66 cm (26" inch).
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These ancient beads belong to the Turkana tribe, northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. The women of this tribe are characterized by having a multitude of these beads screwed around their necks ... the greater the number of turns, higher social status represents.
Men however usually wear a simple necklace with one or two turns.
This necklace is made up of approximately 150 antique beads that can be seen by the subtle difference in size and color between them and joined by a strong cord.
Total length of necklace: 66 cm (26" inch).
Free shipping on a € 30 purchase.
all our products come beautifully wrapped gift-ready.
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Surutia is the Swahili name for this type of necklace.. These metal coils are worn by Masai women ( Kenya, North Tanzania) when they have at least 1 circumcised son. It is a jewel that belongs to the family and that is passed from generation to generation.. The mother lends the jewel to her son for circumcision ceremonies and also at the time of his marriage.
The spirals are made of aluminum about 7.5cm in diameter. They are tied to the double necklace of multicolored glass beads.
The bead cord measures a total of 62 cm de circunferencia.
Mid 20th century Kenya, East Africa.
Unique collector's item.
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Precious collector's item acquired at the end of the 20th century in Morocco, North Africa.
Clear example of Berber jewelry from North Africa very divicile to find today.
Alpaca metal that does not change color or produce allergies with red glass beads in imitation coral.
The box is made of two completely separable pieces that can be used to store essences or even today to store pills.
The length of the necklace is 30 cm and the box measures 3,5 x 3 cm.
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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.
Bello necklace white metal and stone brown agate. Mali. West Africa.
The collar is divided into 2 white metal pieces joined by a hinge allowing movement and can adapt to curves.
Long balls is Onix ( agata negra) and glass beads.
The pendant only measures 10 cm and with beads chain length reaches 35 cm length from the neck to the chest.
This type of collar is increasingly difficult to find because of its intricate pattern.
Unique piece.
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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
Traditional necklace from the Fulani people, located in north Mali and Niger, West Africa. S.XXI
This kind of Fulani jewelry was traditionally made in gold for the wealthy families to show their importance. .
Nowadays they make them of brass (bronce), using the same old techniques. It´s made out 5 pieces, 1 big piece of twisted brass leaf, 2 smaller pieces also in twisted brass and 2 brass threads doing the closing system.
Sometimes, after a long exposure to humidity weather, the brass gets matte color (many of our clients love it like that). In order to make it shine again just use lemon juice.
It´s light to wear and together with the earrings and bracelets (also in our store) you will have a beautiful outfit for a special event.
Size big twisted pendant: 12 cm length (4,7 inch) x 4 cm wide (1,6 inch).
Length of chain (without the pendant): 18 cm (7 inch)
Weight: 60 gr
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.
Poderoso colgante de bronce. Rio Banani, Pais Dogón, Mali, West Africa. Finales S.XX
Utilizado durante la temporada seca en ceremonias muy especiales dentro de la cultura Dogón.
Tiene una preciosa patina de uso continuado.
El uso de la técnica de la cera perdida es palpable en esta pieza.
El cordón de cuero tiene una medida de 72 cm de largo y está hecho a mano utilizando 24 hilos de cuero en su elaboración.
El Sol mide 8,5 cm in diameter ( 27 cm de circunferencia) and 0,5 cm de grosor.
Also called Hamsa, this symbol is used as protection and defense in many countries of northern Africa.
Handmade in alumminium , light white metal, that it does´t change the color nor allergies known.
The length of the beaded chain is 55 cm which means that it can be used also by men.
The hand is 3,5 cm long.
Price includes 1 necklace.
Tribal camel bone carved, Omo Valley, South EtiopÃa, East Africa.
S. XX.
This bones have a high spiritual value for the tribes in south EthiopÃa.
We include a leather string with a beautiful brass bead from Ghana.
Ristra con 25 abalorios metálicos hechos A MANO por artesanos del norte de Mali, West Africa.
Estos abalorios tubulares se denominan "THIO" en lengua bambara y aunque se utilizan de uno en uno para la creación de joyas a nosotros nos gusta usarlos simplemente como collar ya que el choque de piezas entre sà es muy agradable y queda muy elegante y sencillo.
Cada abalorio miden 4cm de largo y 4-5mm de diámetro.
Cada ristra contiene 23 unidades con una longitud total de 1 metro.
Ristra de bonitos abalorios antiguos de EtÃopia. East Africa.
Los cubos tienen formas irregulares. La edad exacta de estos abalorios no se conoce pero al menos tienen más de 30 años. Se hacÃan fundiendo las viejas cacerolas y cuberterÃa de aluminio procedente de Europa de la época colonial.
Son muy ligeros y fáciles de llevar. No dan alergias conocidas. Agujero 3 mm.
Las ristras vienen en dos tamaños:
CORTO: 70 CM. 18€
LARGO: 128 CM 25€
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