A DRAMATIC COWRIE SHELL ENCRUSTED FETISH NECKLACE, FON TRIBE OF BENIN( No 2032) METALWORK Each separate piece is individual

Each separate piece is individual and unique

particularly at the edges

We guaran-tee that this item has been tribally used

This is a sculptural altar figure from Senoufo people of the Ivory Coast

The top is exquisitely shaped

A DRAMATIC COWRIE SHELL ENCRUSTED FETISH NECKLACE, FON TRIBE OF BENIN( No 2032) METALWORK Each separate piece is individualThis is a dramatic cowrie shell and leatherfetish necklace from the Fon people of Benin. Made from leather with a solid core of clay,whole cowrie shells, and leather. The patinais encrsuted as one would expect. In goodcondition, one cowrie shell missing. Thepatina is old and well developed. We guaran tee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 15 cm of pendant