Traditional Himba ethnic necklace/choker - Himba - Namibia (No reserve price)

A splendid and authentic example of the craftsmanship and ethnic jewelry of the semi-nomadic Himba people of the Kaokoland region in Namibia.
The necklace is handmade from a series of concentric leather cords, covered and treated using traditional techniques. At the end, the various layers of leather are gathered into a woven plate, and the necklace features a clasp decorated with strands of black, light blue and red glass-paste beads.
It has the characteristic reddish-brown hue associated with the application of a mixture of ochre and fat (otjize), a distinctive element of Himba culture and cosmetics.