Yoruba Beaded Crown - Nigeria
"It is placed upon the king's head from behind, usually by the senior wife, because he may not look upon the bird which goes on the top, which holds powerful medicines to protect him and his destiny. The veil is to keep viewers from seeing the king's face, masking his individuality, and also focusing attention on the real focus of power. The bird on the top of the corwn symbolizes the fact that the king rules "only with the support of the mothers". Crowns are limited to those who could trace their heritage to Odudua, first king of Yoruba. Crowns are called Orisha (deity) and is the object of care and veneration by a woman at court. The veil focuses the viewer's attention to the crown and to venerate the king's head. Orisha is the generic name for a diety and not a king. It was either of the orishas Olokun (god of the sea) or Obalufon that gave humans the gift of beads. In almost all instances of Yoruba ritual art, birds are references to the mystical power of women, known affectionately as "awon iya wa" (our mothers), or abusively as "aje" (witches). As there are positive and negative valences to the mystical powers of women (and gods, spirits and ancestors)." Tribal collection.
Sizes: H240 x D240mm
Product ID: #163
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Masai Beaded Collar Neacklace - Kenya
Beautiful handmade beaded Maasai (or Masai) collar from Tanzania. Maasai people are well-known for their Jewelry and their beautiful adornments that cover their body. Men, women and children use beaded adornments everyday day and the most complex ones are worn during important ceremonies. Among the Maasai beaded adornment are seen not only as decoration but they help identify the gender, social status and martial status of the owner.
Sizes: H310 x D28mm
Product ID: #160
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Masai Beaded Collar Neacklace - Kenya
Beautiful handmade beaded Maasai (or Masai) collar from Tanzania. Maasai people are well-known for their Jewelry and their beautiful adornments that cover their body. Men, women and children use beaded adornments everyday day and the most complex ones are worn during important ceremonies. Among the Maasai beaded adornment are seen not only as decoration but they help identify the gender, social status and martial status of the owner.
Sizes: Medium
Product ID: #161
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Maasai Beaded Collar Neacklace - Kenya
Beautiful handmade beaded Maasai collar from Tanzania. Maasai people are well-known for their Jewelry and their beautiful adornments that cover their body. Men, women and children use beaded adornments everyday day and the most complex ones are worn during important ceremonies. Among the Maasai beaded adornment are seen not only as decoration but they help identify the gender, social status and martial status of the owner. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H400 x D380mm
Product ID: #451
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Maasai Beaded Collar Neacklace - Kenya
Beautiful handmade beaded Maasai collar from Tanzania. Maasai people are well-known for their Jewelry and their beautiful adornments that cover their body. Men, women and children use beaded adornments everyday day and the most complex ones are worn during important ceremonies. Among the Maasai beaded adornment are seen not only as decoration but they help identify the gender, social status and martial status of the owner. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H330 x D300mm
Product ID: #162
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Maasai Leather Bead Belt - Kenya
Masaai are best known for their beautiful beadwork, which plays an essential element in the ornamentation of the body. The Maasai women regularly weave and bead jewelery. This Masaai beaded belt wore by men, plays an essential part in the ornamentation of their body. Although there are variations in the meaning of the colour of the beads, some general meanings for a few colors are: white, peace, blue, water, red, warrior/blood/bravery. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H790 x W700mm
Product ID: #416
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Tikar Clay Bead Bangle - Cameroon
Bead bangle use as a jewellery or an ornament for the body, it is made from clay and bead works from cameroon. Tribal collection.
Sizes: H160 x W140mm
Product ID: #420
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Tikar Clay Bead Bangle - Cameroon
Bead bangle use as a jewellery or an ornament for the body, it is made from clay and bead works from cameroon. Tribal collection.
Sizes: D140mm
Product ID: #421
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