Necklace - Mali (No reserve price)

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Mali conch-shell bead necklace dating to 1800–1850, crafted from concha shells with a total weight of 150 g, in good used condition with some signs of wear, provenance private collection, not supplied with a stand.

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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.

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.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Estimated period
1800-1850
Metal
shells
Total weight
150 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country of origin
Mali
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