Name: Single Line Cowrie Shell Solid Color Leather Clasp Anklet - Mali
Brand: The Niger Bend
SKU: 6f199216-e4d9-40e5-bbfd-be283a32f565
Price: 21 GBP
Availability: InStock

Creoate

The Niger Bend

Single Line Cowrie Shell Solid Color Leather Clasp Anklet - Mali

These are a modern modification of the traditional bracelets which were worn by both men and women for protective purposes, as well as personal adornment. We had the Malian artisans who make the bracelets make them a little larger for us to wear as anklets. The leather bracelets, made from goatskin, would have contained items of medicinal or spiritual value which defend the wearer from whatever he or she may consider to be threatening to them. Cowrie shells, prior to European occupation, were currency and so still reflect their former significance. The clasp for each is the traditional ball and loop style. 
These cowrie shells are the real thing, vintage shells that for centuries were popular currency in West Africa.
These anklets are available in 2 different leather colors: Black and Natural.
The sizes do vary but most are approximately 3 1/2" (9 cm) in internal diameter x 3/8" of leather width (10 mm). The cowrie shells' width increases that width to 1/2" (13 mm)

D.R. Spetka first lived in Africa for a year before officially opening The Niger Bend in 1982.During the first 20 years of that time, D.R. Spetka traveled extensively in West Africa. However, since the early 2000’s, he decided to expand his traveling to East Africa and Southeast Asia.

Almost everything we have ever bought to sell we have bought ourselves from producers and their representatives in Africa and Asia. We abide by Fair Trade principles and work closely with people in many countries to obtain the best products and crafts to promote the well-being of those people.

DR. Spetka has devoted his life to this effort and has helped many individuals in these countries immigrate to the United States. “I love the people in Africa and Asia with whom I work; I love their art; I love all the places I go to find what I buy. I have become fully integrated into the lives of the people I work with.”

The Niger Bend is devoted the highest quality decor products from around the world.

High-margin picks, ready to sell. Shop Now

Risk-Free Returns by Creoate

We take back unsold stock

Items must be returned within 60 days

Eligible on all brands you have not bought before

Cookie Consent

High-margin picks, ready to sell. Shop Now

Risk-Free Returns by Creoate

We take back unsold stock

Items must be returned within 60 days

Eligible on all brands you have not bought before

BUYING ON CREOATE

SELLING ON CREOATE

CATEGORIES

Cookie Consent