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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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Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
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Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
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Located in Pittsburgh, PA
large African ceramic beads, carnelian, vintage Venetian glass, and Labradorite serve to enhance the
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Basotho Halo Pendant Necklace in Platinum with Aqua Emerald & Sapphires
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Located in Lanham, MD
Each pendant is handmade by master artisans from Southern Africa and showcases the best of natural
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Antique Early 17th Century African Artisan Pendant Necklaces
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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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5 Line Amethyst Beads Cts 1124 Pearl Emerald Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
19th Century African Bone Bead Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
African landscapes and ancient traditions.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bone
