Description of Significance:

Cast iron necklaces held a special place in the historic Bamoun culture, representing wealth and prestige. It was customary for a village chief to bestow these necklaces upon a brave individual as a reward or for wearing during ceremonies. These necklaces held immense cultural significance and were highly treasured by the community.

Country of Origin:

Hand crafted in Cameroon

Dimensions (in inches):

Depth: 1"
Width: 20"
Height: 19"

Materials:

Copper Alloy

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Further Information:

Please email us at info@hemingwayafricangallery.com or call 212-838-3650 with the SKU # for further information on this piece.

About Interior Design at Hemingway Gallery:

Hemingway Gallery and Safaris serves as an unequaled reliable ethical source for creative designers and their clients. We value partnerships with individuals who are open to making a statement with their artistic and historic artifact design choices. Our clients are among the most discerning curators of fine art and notable objects in the world. 45 years of experience allows us to provide creative hands-on collaboration in assessing the critical acquisition and design decisions of the client. We do this by considering indoor/ outdoor space, other works of art in the vicinity, lighting, and the client’s preferences and goals. We engage with each client to create experiences, making the process less transactional and more relationship oriented. The diaspora of Africa and the safari-home aesthetic can be applied to any space to brilliantly accentuate home lifestyle.

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