Venetian Chevrons with African Leather
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A recent and innovative African method of displaying
and wearing  beads which have slight damage to one end.
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Large Chevrons from the early 1800's on 18 ins / 46 cm hand-plaited African leather cords with  adjustable sliding knots. The damaged end of each bead is covered by the leather casing.
Unique and unusual pendant necklaces.

Above is a large modern Indian Chevron set in Sterling Silver - found in the USA - 37 x 18 mm

32 x 24 mm 6 layer Chevron

30 x 25 mm 6 layer Chevron

Picture Index

25 x 18 mm 4 layer Chevron