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Masai Beaded Necklace

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    Posted 7 years ago

    raven3766
    (202 items)

    This is my first post, how exciting!! I found this Masai necklace at a resale. It is 3" x 4" and has small round and flat sewn in beads. There are tiny round lightweight discs attached. There is a hard yellow plastic cut out that the beads are attached to as well.

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    1. raven3766 raven3766, 7 years ago
      Thank you, Valentino. I appreciate your help. I was wondering about the chains and discs. Thanks!
    2. CanyonRoad, 7 years ago
      That's correct, it is African. It's a Masai beaded neckpiece, from Kenya. Probably made for sale, but certainly in keeping with traditional Masai work. The little discs attached by chains to the beaded plastic-backed part, is a technique commonly found on Masai beaded necklaces, but not on Native American pieces. A web search for "Masai beaded necklace" will confirm, and show similar examples.
    3. antiquerose antiquerose, 7 years ago
      Hi and Welcome. Enjoy CW as that is what it is for!!

      .....And WOW to both Valentine97 and CanyonRoad for the info and all the details. See I LEARN something new every day. Wow, you guys are Good with this piece !!!
    4. SpiritBear, 7 years ago
      Welcome to Collector's Weekly.
    5. raven3766 raven3766, 7 years ago
      Wow, great information. I will do a little more research. This is a very knowledgeable group. Thank you CanyonRoad and thank you for such an awesome welcome everyone.
    6. raven3766 raven3766, 7 years ago
      CanyonRoad, you are so correct!!! Thank you so much!!!
    7. Trey Trey, 7 years ago
      Welcome to C.W.:)
    8. raven3766 raven3766, 7 years ago
      Thanks Trey! :-)
    9. Trey Trey, 7 years ago
      Your welcome:)

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