19th century, Mauritania, NW Africa
These shells were used as hair ornaments and traded as currency. This gorgeous piece has the patina Jewels seeks while still maintaining the glow of the white contrasting with deep blackened carved decorations. The shell needs nothing more but our chic hand woven cord
One of a kind
Shell: 1 1/16 x .5″
Necklace length: 20.5″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her or him.