Black Coral w/Silver Necklace (18-32)
$195.00
This necklace is comprised of 3 Oval Black Coral beads with Silver inlay and Turkana beads, measures approximately 17″ in length,
Black Coral has been place on the endangered species list so it is no longer harvested. These beads are from the 17th century. Each bead has been drilled by hand and pour molten silver into them to create a pattern. Black Coral has been used for centuries in many religious cultures as prayer beads.
Turkana Beads are from North and West Africa “The Cradle of Mankind”, denoted social status of the wearer. In times of need, the beads were exchanged for food, cattle and clothing.
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Part of our African Collection. Black Coral and Turkana beads used as prayer beads through out the wolrd. But you don’t need to wear these beads just on Sundays, they look great all other days of the week as well.
*All beads and silver are vintage and may have slight imperfections.
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