White Metal Cross (Ethiopia)

A personally collected selection of Old Neck crosses in varying forms and designs, many with hinged clasps and special snuff spoons. Cast using the wax method, many are engraved and often because of the softness of coins many are formed using old coins as their centre.

Approx 40mm- 80mm.

$120.00

White Metal Neck Cross. (Ethiopia)

Ethiopian neck crosses have been worn as far back as the 15th Century, made of white metal (a combination of various metals), and available in varying styles. The diverse religious past of Ethiopia is symbolised in the beautiful fretwork of each piece.

Approx 40-55mm

$28.00

Glass Blue Beads (Ethiopia)

Stunning vibrant Glass Beads.

16mm- 20mm approx diameter

Sold by individual bead $6.00 each

Glass Tribal Dotted Beads (Ethiopia)

Glass dotted beads in Natural tones, black, cream yellow, burnt red & brown.

Approx 8mm.

Sold by individual bead $2.00 each

Sandcast Glass beads (Ethiopia)

Traditional tribal beads in varying tones of yellow, red, orange & brown.15- 35mm in diameter.

Sold by individual bead $3.00

Copper Beads ( Ethiopia)

5-7mm diameter

$44.00 per strand

Silver Beads (Ethiopia)

5-7 mm diameter

$60.00 per strand

Antique Ethiopian Glass Beads

Hand Rolled using traditional methods

Sold per Strand $180

Ethiopian White Metal Beads

.... 70% Silver ......

Sold per bead

Small $2

Medium $2.50

Large $3.50

Krobo Beads

In a tradition that dates back to the 17th Century, Krobo women continue to make these distinctive sand Glass beads.

In More recent years the highly respected Ghanian affectionately known as "Mama Africa" has used her years of beading experience to establish a beading school for disadvantaged young women in Southern Ghana teaching them the skills of beading. The aim is for them to establish independence with a business of their own.

Your purchase of this handcrafted Jewellery helps these young women with their long-term goals.

Bracelet on stretch elastic $13.00

Hand of Fatima

The Hamsa Hand or Hand of Fatima is an ancient Middle Eastern talisman. In all religions it is a protective symbol.

Silver with enamel inlay

Sml approx 45mm x 25mm $49

Medium approx 50mm x 30mm $59

Large approx 55mm x 35mm $69

Pendants

 Beautifully crafted using  Amber silver and other gemstones these are Authentic pieces from The Tuareg people incorporating elements of Islamic art with symbols of West Africa. 

Priced according to shape,

Top: Left Silver/ Red $165  Right : Old Amber/ Silver $95

Bottom Left : Silver/ Amber $165 Middle : Silver/ Amber $110 Right: Triangular $95

Fine Glass Beads
Choose from rainbow (left) or pastel (right). Sold by the strand. approx 70cm long

use as or restring into you own design $8.00