A DRAMATIC COWRIE SHELL ENCRUSTED FETISH NECKLACE, FON TRIBE OF BENIN( No 2032)
Price
$79
This is a dramatic cowrie shell and leather fetish necklace from the Fon people of Benin. Made from leather with a solid core of clay, whole cowrie shells, and leather. The patina is encrsuted as one would expect. In good condition, one cowrie shell missing. The patina is old and well developed. We guaran- tee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 15 cm of pendant