MAASAI NECKLACE room 3 Year: 2021

Year: 2021

raffia textiles are woven from the fibers of the raffia palm

while the pewter adds an element of durability and timelessness

including the Fon of the Benin Republic and

5" With frame

MAASAI NECKLACE room 3 Year: 2021African Handmade Collectibles Size : 9. 4 W x 3. 5 D x 9. 4 H inches In many cultures across Africa, such as the Maasai of Tanzania, beadwork serves as a significant marker of status and tribal identity. Maasai women adorn themselves with different types of beaded neck rings to signify a stage in life whether they are young, of marriageable age, or married. In the late 19th century, European trade introduced colourful glass beads to Africa, which were