Description: Yakini is an African name that means “honest, truthful lady”.This Yakini Ethiopian cross necklace features a large Gondar brass cross, which is commonly worn as protective amulet to avert bad luck. In Ethiopia, social status is indicated by the size and refinement of the cross, and individual designs often identify a wearer with his or her home town or province. Repetitive geometric patterns are typical in Ethiopian art, and the open lattice style pattern is traditionally associated with eternity. The four cardinal points of the cross can be mapped to fourfold systems: the four directions (north, south, east, and west); the four seasons; and the four elements. Ethiopians used to make the crosses from Maria Teresa Thaler coins, but more recently, they are made from a mix of silver, white and brass metal, giving them varying sheens.This stunning large Gondar cross measure an impressive 4 inches in length and 3.25 inches in width and it is of exceptional quality. The cross is separated by gorgeous rugged 22mm Malian Camel Bone beads on either side, in addition to Nigerian discs of recycled cow horn beads. The three large Batik Bone beads across both sides of the necklace are also made from recycled cow horn and are hugged by genuine antique Moroccan natural fossil amber beads, which adds more earthy organic texture. Fantastic vintage brass beads at the necklace mid-way and ends are made in a village near Kumasi, Ghana.The Batik beads are hand dyed beads from Kenya. The dying method is known as "batik", which is a wax relief process. The design on these is a wave pattern, with the pattern going all the way around the bead. Gorgeous vintage ornate antique brass beads add even more soul to this designer necklace. The gorgeous rugged Camel Bone beads are hand carved from boiled, batiked, polished, and then buffed smooth making each bead completely unique. These particular beads are filled with wooden plugs that are drilled with holes in order to help maintain the shape.This is a very special and unique item.The necklace measures 19" allowing the pendant to be positioned nicely over the heart center of the body. The pendant measures an impressive 4 inches in length and 3.25 inches in width.Be sure to check out my For Your Ears Only Collection and find matching earrings to create a whole look!This is a piece that will make a standout statement against a winter polar neck or casual summer shirt, making it a staple that you’ll love coming back to time and time again.An original creation by Gray Wolf Collections.
Price: 325 USD
Location: Bridger, Montana
End Time: 2025-01-18T03:44:49.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Pendant Shape: Cross
Shape: Cross
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Closure: Hook
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
Length (inches): 17 inches
Color: Blue, brown, bronze
Material: Bone, Horn
Metal: Antique brass
Gender: Female, male, unisex
Item Length: 19 in
Main Stone: Camel bone
Brand: Gray Wolf Collections
Type: Necklace
Metal Purity: unknown
Length: 4 inches
Base Metal: Antique brass
Style: Pendant
Theme: Nigeria, ethnic, Kenya, Ethiopia, tribal, African
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States
Handmade: Yes
Chain Type: Ball/Bead