Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana terracotta calebas The heaviest weighs about 37

The heaviest weighs about 37 tons

The structure of the bark is still clearly visible after millions of years

hand crosses must be easy to wear

They were used as a means of exchange for goods such as gold and ivory

Age: before 1950

Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana terracotta calebas The heaviest weighs about 37Length: 34 cm (linear). Origin: This trade bead necklace comes from the collection of Fofana Sankoung, who was a dealer in African art (Kumasi Amsterdam) from the 1960s onwards. Tradebeads necklaces are a traditional form of jewelry that originates from the long history of trade and craft in West Africa, particularly Ghana. These necklaces are often made of colorful glass beads. Trade beads were originally produced in Europe, particularly in countries