A striking Yoruba brass bead necklace from Nigeria, featuring individually formed brass beads with beautiful variation, texture and patina.

Brass beadwork has a long tradition among the Yoruba people of West Africa, where metal beads have historically been used for personal adornment and ceremonial dress. Today, pieces like this are collected for their sculptural quality, craftsmanship and cultural history.

Wear it as a statement necklace or display it as a collected object—draped over a vessel, layered on a stack of books or incorporated into a tabletop vignette.

Origin: Nigeria, West Africa
Culture: Yoruba
Material: Brass
Length: Approximately 21"

Variations in shape, surface and patina are characteristic of handmade objects and contribute to the individuality of the piece.