177 Big high quality handmade Chevron glass beads. (Considered as protective amulets) In many African countries it is common to wear beaded necklaces. They are accessories with a deep cultural meaning, unique to each region and each ethnic or religious group, from North to South Africa, and are worn by women, babies, children, adolescents and men. Beaded necklaces are believed to possess the power to attract and evoke deep emotional responses; they are a sign of success, wealth and spiritual well-being. Necklaces are used for protection against physical and spiritual attacks. They can be indicators that the wearer is a spiritual being. Material: Glass Number of pieces: 177 Beads Origin: Made in India for the African market Weight: 275 Grams (Apx.) Size beads 8x8x6mm to 25x19x19mm (Apx.) Epoch: 20th Century Condition: Very Good (As in the photo, the photos are part of the description) Beads created entirely by hand, venetian style Note: Symbolism for African cultures, associated with the colors of the beads: Blue - Healing, harmony, intuition, truth Brown - Earth, stability Green - Prosperity, fertility, abundance, hope, healing Purple - Spirituality, wisdom, royalty Red - Vitality, passion, courage, confidence White - Light, truth, purity Black - Protection against evil or misfortune Yellow - Wisdom, clarity, awareness, energy, joy Pink - Love, compassion, healing Light blue - Luck, prosperity, wealth Grey - Peace, wisdom, truth, intuition Orange - Luck, prosperity, wealth and health Careful shipping by certified mail with tracking number and insurance. -If you buy at the same auction, you will pay a single shipping cost according to the automatic Catawiki configuration. -If you buy at several auctions, contact me through Catawiki messages before paying and send me the references of the lots to eliminate additional costs and receive everything in a single shipment. - It does not ship in the United States of America. -