hip chain - Heishi of kofi-beads - Asante - Ghana (No Reserve Price)
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Five Ghanaian waist chains called Heupketting in bakelite, with provenance from Galeriehouder / Antiekhandelaar and tied to the Heishi of kofi-beads tradition.
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Five hip chains from Ghana - also called waistbands, heishi or kofibeads.
These colorful necklaces, often made of red, black, and yellow Bakelite discs, were worn around the hips or waist by young women in Ghana and Nigeria. They emphasized femininity, fertility, status, and maturity. An interesting bonus is that the discs make a beautiful rattling sound while dancing.
The bead discs are made of Bakelite, which was very popular in the 19th and 20th centuries due to its strength. Bakelite is the world's first fully synthetic plastic, invented in 1907 by a Belgian-American chemist named Baekeland. The beads themselves were produced in the Czech Republic and imported in large quantities to West Africa by traders. The material was popular there for making these necklaces, partly because of its colorfastness and light weight.
Dimensions
Per chain length measured all around: 97, 92, 94, 92, and 94 cm. The discs have a diameter of 1.9 cm and a thickness of 0.1 cm.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with track and trace code.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
Translated by Google TranslateFive hip chains from Ghana - also called waistbands, heishi or kofibeads.
These colorful necklaces, often made of red, black, and yellow Bakelite discs, were worn around the hips or waist by young women in Ghana and Nigeria. They emphasized femininity, fertility, status, and maturity. An interesting bonus is that the discs make a beautiful rattling sound while dancing.
The bead discs are made of Bakelite, which was very popular in the 19th and 20th centuries due to its strength. Bakelite is the world's first fully synthetic plastic, invented in 1907 by a Belgian-American chemist named Baekeland. The beads themselves were produced in the Czech Republic and imported in large quantities to West Africa by traders. The material was popular there for making these necklaces, partly because of its colorfastness and light weight.
Dimensions
Per chain length measured all around: 97, 92, 94, 92, and 94 cm. The discs have a diameter of 1.9 cm and a thickness of 0.1 cm.
Will be carefully packaged and shipped with track and trace code.
Seller's Story
Rootz Gallery has an extensive collection of remarkable art objects from the non-Western world and a collection of modern and contemporary art. The art collection originally started with the gathering of modern and contemporary art. Due to a long-standing fascination with other cultures, it was quickly expanded to include non-Western art objects. The gallery has primarily focused on non-Western art for a long time, but has recently also refocused on modern and contemporary art.
Many pieces originate from ritual contexts and have been carefully collected over a period of 40 years. The items, often acquired during travels and coming from old collections, offer a unique insight into authentic cultures and traditions.
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Indigenous object name
Heishi of kofi-beads
No. of items
5
Ethnic group/ culture
Asante
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
Bakelite
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
hip chain
Height
97 cm
Width
1.8 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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