Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana geelgroen gespikkeld meteoriet But they also occasionally play

But they also occasionally play a role during fertility ceremonies

with their symmetrical shapes and balanced support

such as buttons or human figures

Age: Second half of the twentieth century

Origin: used in a Madrasa in Timbuktu

Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana geelgroen gespikkeld meteoriet But they also occasionally playLength: 33 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