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African Jewelry by Region - Sahara Desert
African jewelry making has evolved to reflect the uniqueness of each individual region in Africa. For Africans, jewelry means much more than personal adornment and self-expression and each piece is worn for a specific reason including as an identifying mark of a society or group.

African Jewelry by Region - Savannah and Rain Forest
Stretching from the Atlantic coast of the Senegal to lake Chad in central Africa, the West African Savannah region produces magnificent jewelry.

Elegant Cherry Agate Turban Necklace from the Sahara. [offsite link]
This elegant polished cherry agate necklace is made by the Tuareg people (the original Berbers) of the Sahara.

Giraffe Hair Bracelet from Tanzania [offsite link]
This beautiful giraffe hair bracelet from Tanzania is steeped in symbolism. According to 1200 year old legend, the wearer of such a bracelet would attain great fortune and be kept out of harm´s way.

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Visit this rich resource for African jewelry. [offsite link]
Distintive and alluring, African jewelry offers a rich variety of materials and styles. This website is a comprehensive resource for African jewelry and other African art and handicrafts.

Wonderful agate necklace by West African artist, Mohammed Sckeek [offsite link]
The radiance of agate distinguishes an elegant design by Mohammed Sckeek. Threaded by hand with silver beads, the spheres lead the eye to a colorful gemstone disk. Sterling textures embrace the pendant in a bold necklace.

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