Friday, March 27, 2020

Vintage Batik Bone Necklace, Chunky Black White Handmade Jewelry Gift


vintage african batik bone bead necklace with black onyx gift for women

The unique "Serengeti Song" handmade necklace features African batik bone beads, black onyx and sterling silver - tribal inspired jewelry for her.


Big and bold and beautiful, the one of a kind SERENGETI SONG necklace is quite the chunky statement piece with ethnic-inspired flair! The unique handmade necklace features vintage black and white African batik bone beads, black onyx and sterling silver. Seventeen vintage (50+ years) batik bone beads make up the main body of the necklace. A fun, 12-sided polygon shape, the bone beads were individually had formed and decorated by artisans in Ghana; each bead is similar in design, color and shape but not exactly the same. The center of the beads are filled with black wood where the bead hole was drilled through. Mainly black and white, the there is some brown shading here and there. Since these are old vintage beads, there is some wear which adds even more tribal-inspired beauty.  Capping each side of the bone beads are shiny black onyx discs. To add sinuous drape and eye catching glow to the necklace, sterling silver beads separate the black onyx. The back of the necklace is finished with two groupings of five onyx discs separated by sterling beads. A textured sterling silver hook clasp set finishes the necklace securely. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the SERENGETI SONG necklace was created for the woman who adores wearing bold, ethnic-inspired jewelry.


vintage african batik bone bead jewelry

The black and white, 12-sided polygon shaped bone beads were individually artisan handmade in Ghana.



Here's the important information for the SERENGETI SONG necklace:
  • Black and white batik bone beads: app. 20 mm x 15 mm (0.79” x 0.59”); some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
  • Black onyx discs: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: textured sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 19.25” / 48.9 cm


chunky black and white african batik bead necklace with black onyx

The eye catching "Serengeti Song" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.





Mr. Desert Moose and I thank you for the shares of this bold necklace.


SHADOW DOG DESIGNS

10 comments:

  1. Wonderful black and white batik bones with black onyx makes a great tribal necklace.

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  2. Lovely bold and chunky batik bone necklace

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  3. This a fun necklace! A Chunk of Fun!

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  4. Interesting how the batik bone beads are made. Very cool black and white necklace!

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  5. Gorgeously stylish batik bone handmade statement necklace in chunky sizing!

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