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Vintage African Brass Lost-Wax Trade Necklace Corn Pendant1 Available • Pre-owned - Good
$225.00 + shipping + taxes
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Vintage African Brass Lost-Wax Trade Bead Necklace Corn Pendant & Bell Charms Ghana Ashanti Tribal Step into history with this striking African brass trade bead necklace, handcrafted using the ancient lost-wax casting technique practiced for centuries by the Akan / Ashanti peoples of Ghana. ✨ Details & Symbolism: •Each bead is individually cast in brass, making no two alike. •The large pendant depicts a stylized ear of corn (maize) — a powerful symbol of fertility, abundance, and sustenance. •Two crotal bell charms adorn the sides, traditionally used to protect, ward off spirits, and accompany dance rituals. •The pendant is finished with a copper wire wrap, an authentic detail symbolizing strength and reinforcement. 🕰️ Dating: Mid-20th century (c. 1950s–1980s), in the tradition of much earlier Akan brasswork. 🎯 Why Collectors Love It: This necklace isn’t just jewelry — it’s wearable history. Perfect for display, wear, or as part of an ethnographic bead collection.

ConditionPre-owned - Good
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