Description: AFRICAN HANDMADE TELEPHONE WIRE BANGLEThese candy colored bangles are the latest innovation of Zulu telephone wire weavers! Another tribute to the ingenuity and artistic ability of the African people! This glorious wearable art looks like it was formed from some magical substance in Fairy Land. A gentle sheen and beautiful texture just beg to be touched. It might be made of spun jewels. In reality, it is much more wonderful. Please note that we try as much as possible to show our bangles in the true to life colors. However, various browsers may show them slightly differently. These bangles are NOT ADJUSTABLE, but do have some give, so you may wish to carefully check to see if the size will work for you. SMALL: about 7 inches circumferenceMEDIUM: about 7 3/4 inchesLARGE: about 8-8 1/2 inches Wire, of any kind, has only recently become commonplace. Drawing wire used to be extremely laborious and complex. In Africa, it was even used as money several hundred years ago. Eventually, it began to decorate objects and jewelry, then to form containers and baskets such as imbenge (beer pot covers). Beading was often added to the weavings for a punch of color. With the advent of modern telephone wire, Zulu night watchmen began using the recycled, but still bright strands to adorn their walking sticks. Finally, bowls and baskets were fashioned from the rainbow of shades. The glorious hues needed no further decoration, and a new (and old) art form was born. Today, fine works are created by the techniques of the past, but with the materials of today.
Price: 14.97 USD
Location: Hampton, Virginia
End Time: 2024-12-09T00:19:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Ethnic & Regional Style: African
Type: Bracelet
Color: Multicolor
Style: Bangle
Country of Origin: South Africa
