Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana wit gestreept kwele They can also play a

They can also play a role in storytelling and conveying messages within the community

amulets and medicinal herbs

The bark and shape of the tree are very well preserved

It is used by the Igbo in the Nsukka region in southern Nigeria during ceremonies

depending on the availability of raw materials and the traditional techniques used in manufacturing the beads

Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana wit gestreept kwele They can also play aLength: 34 cm (linear). Origin: This trade bead necklace comes from the collection of Fofana Sankoung, who was a dealer in African art (Kumasi Amsterdam) from the 1960s. Please note that each of our handmade vintage items is unique, meaning the item received may differ slightly from the photos on the website. Tradebeads necklaces are a traditional form of jewelry that has its roots in the long history of trade and craft in West Africa, particularly