Vintage African Wedding Necklace with Miniature Murano Beads - Magara Republic of Congo for sale
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Item ID: 385317
Item Description
A vintage miniature bead necklace from the region of Magara (Congo). The necklace is 13.5 inches long and was worn at weddings. The number of strands indicated wealth. Historically, the beads were used as money during the slave trade and were brought to the continent by the Arabians. This necklace has 50 strands.
This necklace was a part of a collection of a Swiss diplomat that was amassed over a 40 year period during his tenure in Africa from circa 1930 to 1970.
Purchase this African Wedding Necklace at Quintessentia.com.
Design History
Designer: Unknown designer
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QuintessentiaLiving by Arthur Rooks
Address: Militarstrasse 84 , CH-8004 Zurich , Switzerland
Phone: +41-76-420-6848
Website: www.quintessentia.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM, Sat - 9AM-5PM
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