This exotic and unique mixed media necklace features an exquisite combination of paper beads, colorful sea glass, tan bone beads, African recycled polish denim beads and Tuareg brass tubes, accented by brass donut spacers. Perfectly crafted, this stunning necklace will be a beautiful addition to any outfit.

Approximate Length: 22"

Materials:

Paper Beads

Colorful Sea Glass

Bone Beads

Tuareg Brass Tube Beads

African Recycled Glass Polished Denim Beads

BrassRondelleSpacer

Brass Donut Spacer

These paper beads were handmade.These paper beads are water resistant but not waterproof. Please don’t swim or bathe while wearing these beads.

Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These beautiful light blue color recycled beads are made using an old method that has been used for centuries. The glass itself is derived from a variety of recycled sources including old beverage and medicine bottles. The procedure for making the beads consists of a number of steps whereby powdered glass is poured into molds of clay and baked in a specialized oven. These beads are produced in large part by the Krobo tribe and are environmentally friendly.~TBC

The Tuareg are semi-nomadic herders and traders living in Northern Mali and across its borders in Niger see entry on Tuareg in Niger), Burkina Faso, Algeria and Libya. They are descended from Berbers of North Africa and speak a Berber language: Tamasheq, calling themselves Kel Tamasheq.

The Tuareg are an indigenous tribe of Africa, known principally for their distinctive blue veils. They can be traced back to around 500 B.C.E. The Tuareg tribe inhabits a wide swathe of desert lands in Northwest Africa and are known for their expert metalwork and unique jewelry pieces.