{"product_id":"fulani-vintage-brass-metal-beads-nigeria-157066","title":"Fulani Vintage Brass Metal Beads Nigeria","description":"\u003cp\u003eFulani brass beads, integral to the traditional jewelry of the predominantly Muslim Fulani people in West Africa, are emblematic of their rich cultural heritage and distinctive adornment style. These beads, crafted from durable brass or brass alloys with an appealing golden hue, hold profound cultural and symbolic significance. Worn by both men and women, the beads vary in shapes, sizes, and designs, featuring intricate patterns or geometric motifs. Often part of elaborate jewelry sets, these beads may be combined with other materials like cowrie shells or gemstones. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Fulani brass beads function as a form of currency, emphasizing their broader economic and cultural roles within the Fulani community. Passed down through generations, these beads remain cherished heirlooms, encapsulating not just beauty but also pride, tradition, and a profound connection to ancestral roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoto is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1w4tw_56\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1w4tw_60\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1w4tw_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1w4tw_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 26 inches (including string\/raffia).\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 10-14 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. U.S. pennyis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e157066\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 157000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033567260967,"sku":"157066","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/BB20120.jpg?v=1695442632","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/fulani-vintage-brass-metal-beads-nigeria-157066","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}