Old African Silver Suman Ghana Ashanti handmade Boho Art necklace charms jewelry
Old African Silver Suman Ghana Ashanti handmade Boho Art necklace charms jewelry
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Beautiful Vintage ( 1970s ) long ASHANTI SUMAN ( Protective charm ) Chain necklace ALL HAND MADE in Ghana from coin Silver by melding silver coins with other metals ) made by the people of Ashanti and worn by Queen mothers.
There are 4 ''charms'' on this necklace.
1 ) CUTLASS ( Long knife ) Typical West African farmer tool and is also a symbol of Power.
2) HOE ( Tool ) Typical West African farmer Tool and is a symbol of hard work.
3) A CORN symbol of hard work of a farmer.
4) A HAND symbol of friendship.
The chain is 63 1/2" ( 161 cm ) long.
The weight is 119 grams.
The Suman chain is in very good condition with minor wear due to usage and age.
ASHANTI TRIBE INFORMATION LOCATION: Southern Ghana.
TYPES OF ART: Ashanti stools and dolls (fertility and Ashanti doll) but also known for their other royal arts, which include staff and umbrella finials, lost wax cast gold jewelry, and brass gold weights.
Kente cloth is a high-prestige textile that was originally woven from imported silk and now is woven of rayon and other synthetics.