Description

Fulani etched silver pendant with a superb geometric pattern.
Fulani women take pride in their personal appearance and adorn themselves with various types of jewellery.
This large Fulani silver etched pendant, due to its size and weight and is worn close to the neck area.
Gentle patina, 800 silver, 20th century.
Collected in Tillabéri, Niger.

Largest inner diameter: 3,7 cm
Largest outer diameter: 6 cm
Thickness: 2,8 cm
Weight: 264 g

About the FULANI
The Fulani are a diverse, culturally linked ethnic group, living primarily in the Sahel and West Africa.
Fulani jewellery is distinctive, beautiful, well crafted, as well as symbolic.
Traditionally, Fulani jewelry is in solid silver or silver alloys. Historically, wealth among Fulani pastoralist families is displayed in the form of jewelry.
Jewellery is not only adornment, but also, portable wealth.
The most iconic of Fulani jewellery are in fact, the large ‘kwottenai kanye” earrings.
These large crescent shape earrings, made of hammered gold, are light despite their size.
Women from wealthy families wear the largest and most elaborate versions.
Fulani women take out their best jewellery for festive events and ceremonies.
Jewellery and adornment play an important role in the Fulani cultural identity.
They are symbols of wealth, social status, family heritage, beauty and prestige.