The Maasai are a Nilotic ethnic group located in the northern, central and southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. They live near game parks and have distinctive customs and dress codes. This necklace This jewelry is handmade by Maasai women artists. Bright colors and intricate patterns are traditional of the Maasai style. The females are the ones in charge of the beading such unique jewelry that is later worn by both men and women. The colors of the jewels are not only chosen because of the beautiful ensembles they make but for their symbolic values. Each color has a meaning that is often related to cattle.
This craft from the Tanzanian Maasai, it is multi-colored and runs in a circular pattern. This particular type was used by Tanzania Maasai during wedding ceremonies and every lady who wore it signified that the lady is married and not open to courtship.
- Material: Beads and wire
- Age:approx 50-60yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic Of Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: LMCL-064
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Dimensions: 56 x 56 x 0.3 cm