Ethiopian Heishi Beads African JK Brown Collection

Description: {Description}Ethiopian Heishi Beads African JK Brown Collection With a metalworking heritage spanning 6,000 years, Africa's skilled artisans have left an indelible mark on history. Beginning with the Nubians and Egyptians crafting gold and copper artifacts, the introduction of ironworking by the Phoenicians around 800 BCE gradually spread across the continent, influencing societies from the Kingdom of Axum to the Nok civilization and the Atlantic coast. Blacksmiths, revered and feared for their metamorphic powers, still command respect in West African cultures. Gold-rich regions, like the Ashanti kingdom in Ghana, boast a legacy epitomized by the sacred golden stool. The nomadic Tuareg specializes in silver jewelry, imparting symbolic significance to heirloom Agadez cross pendants. Ethiopia's silver craftsmanship produces diverse items, from telsum amulets to Coptic crosses. Brass beads and pendants, along with copper and aluminum, showcase the vibrancy of African metalworking, exemplified by Yoruba-raised dot beads, Igbo bugs, and intricately adorned tubular beads worn by Wodaabe women. This living tradition continues, evident in the timeless beauty of beads and jewelry that embody the enduring legacy of African metal craftsmanship. Photo is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one. This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them. Provenance: Jk Brown Collection Kathie and Jerry Brown have been collecting trade beads for more than 50 years. They had a business selling them for many years, called “Thunder and Lightning.” According to Jerry, “Kathie was the lightning, and I was the thunder!” Their collecting began in 1967 when they met a Peace Corps volunteer who was selling his collection to finance a school for African children- and the Browns bought it all. Over the years, they’ve amassed thousands of stands of Venetian and other European trade beads, as well as made-in-Africa beads and jewelry. They sold at Mountain Man rendezvous and other events. Africa Direct is very proud to be the new owner of this extraordinary collection. With a metalworking heritage spanning 6,000 years, Africa's skilled artisans have left an indelible mark on history. Beginning with the Nubians and Egyptians crafting gold and copper artifacts, the introduction of ironworking by the Phoenicians around 800 BCE gradually spread across the continent, influencing societies from the Kingdom of Axum to the Nok civilization and the Atlantic coast. Blacksmiths, revered and feared for their metamorphic powers, still command respect in West African cultures. Gold-rich regions, like the Ashanti kingdom in Ghana, boast a legacy epitomized by the sacred golden stool. The nomadic Tuareg specializes in silver jewelry, imparting symbolic significance to heirloom Agadez cross pendants. Ethiopia's silver craftsmanship produces diverse items, from telsum amulets to Coptic crosses. Brass beads and pendants, along with copper and aluminum, showcase the vibrancy of African metalworking, exemplified by Yoruba-raised dot beads, Igbo bugs, and intricately adorned tubular beads worn by Wodaabe women. This living tradition continues, evident in the timeless beauty of beads and jewelry that embody the enduring legacy of African metal craftsmanship. Photo is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one. This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them. Provenance: Jk Brown Collection Kathie and Jerry Brown have been collecting trade beads for more than 50 years. They had a business selling them for many years, called “Thunder and Lightning.” According to Jerry, “Kathie was the lightning, and I was the thunder!” Their collecting began in 1967 when they met a Peace Corps volunteer who was selling his collection to finance a school for African children- and the Browns bought it all. Over the years, they’ve amassed thousands of stands of Venetian and other European trade beads, as well as made-in-Africa beads and jewelry. They sold at Mountain Man rendezvous and other events. Africa Direct is very proud to be the new owner of this extraordinary collection. eBay integration by

Price: 12 USD

Location: Denver, CO

End Time: 2024-12-26T20:51:46.000Z

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