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What are African necklaces called?
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What African necklaces are called depends on their style and who produced them, and since there are so many types of necklaces from Africa, there are numerous names for them. The Yoruba people produce beaded rope-like necklaces called odigbas, while the Masaai people craft colorful symbolic beaded necklaces known as enkarewas. The Zulu people make several types of necklaces, including the ntombi, a lace-like choker, and the amazipho, a necklace that features beads and claw-like elements. Find a range of African jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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19th Century African Bone, Amber and Turquoise Glass Necklace
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Early 20th Century African 'Phenolic Resin' Strand of Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century African Bakelite beads
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Jantar Necklace, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, A World of Necklaces: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America from the Ghysels Collection, Skira, 2003, p 268
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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19th Century African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Wainscott, NY
African landscapes and ancient traditions.
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Antique Early 19th Century African Collectible Jewelry
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Bone
African Bug Bead Necklace, Old Hand-Cast Metal Beads
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fulani, Nigeria
Hand-cast brass beads on a hand-woven cord
19th century
Measures: 17 in. / 43 cm
8 oz. / 227 g.
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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
