Bead sample necklace
Sample necklace of all the beads I found during 5 years in Dakar. Solid gold clasp |
Korwal with chain
Typical Pheul /Fulani adornment. Either worn on chain with small beads on each side as seen here, or worn as hairbead. Bicone bead 65 x 40 mm |
Very old bracelet
Very old bracelet, estimated to be 19 century. Unfortunately pin and security chain were lost when I lent it for an exposition. Diameter 90 mm, quite heavy 97 grams. tsted for gold on several spots - black spots! |
# 1091
"Or du Pays" - OOAK Mauretanian/Senegalese goldwashed silver necklace, 1900s COLLECTOR NECKLACE This type of jewelry was made in the 1920s and 1930s in North Senegal - St Louis Region, and Mauretania to replaced the very much favored solid Gold jewelry. The individual beads are wired and all Show intricate Granulation and trailing work. the focal pendant is a cube of 44 mm length (without dangles and 25 mm square. The smalle rectangles measure 10 mm square by 18 mm length, the Rhomboid beads 13 x 13 x 8 mm, the tubes 9 mm Diameter and 26 mm Long total length of necklace 60 cm - 23.6 inches (without pendant) |
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Flower basket necklace and bracelet
The Collector's dream of old Senegalese Jewellery. Bracelet and matching necklace with flower basket. Both items in pristine condition. Basket size in bracelet 80 x 65 mm, necklace 105 mmx 80 mm, small flowers diameter 30 mm. At the time I was in Dakar there was only one more parure in wearable condition, owned and worn by Marie José Crespin.
19th century bracelet - absolutely stuning
Extraordinary gldsmith filigree work on this bracelet. Dated earlier than the flower basket, end of 19th century. . Complete with pin and security chain, no decoration missing! inner diameter 64 mm, outer diameter 94 mm, 23 mm wide and 93 grams.
Or du Pays - bits and pieces
Bits and pieces of or du pays items. these were found on Tilene Market in Dakar, where they were either resold to collectors or melted to gain the precious metals. You might find them in future creations. Or I can make a special necklace on order!