Necklace - Mali (No reserve price)

Very beautiful necklace, a collection of ancient shell beads from Mali.

The shells have a symbolic meaning and a ritual use by many African social groups.
From time immemorial, shells and conches symbolize fertility, linking nature with the human being in a very direct and intrinsic way.
The necklace, a symbol of social status and connection with the divine, was very likely used in animist cult rituals of the villages.
This necklace comes from Mali and is part of a private collection.

The cracks, wear, and imperfections are part of the authenticity of the beads.