African Swahili Necklace - Brass, Bone, and Spirit Bead Tribal Jewelry from Kenya

This fantastic African Swahili Necklace is handcrafted using Brass, Bone, and Spirit Heishi beads. The brass beads are artisan handmade in Kenya using the traditional lost wax method. African Jewelry often includes "spirit" heishi beads. These beads were historically crafted from old phonograph records that were imported by Europeans. It is said that because the records were able to produce voices, that they held spirits within them. As a result, they became treasured in the making of "spirit" beads. Fair Trade item to support local artisan community.