Graduated Ebony Necklace Senegal MATTER COLLECTION

This striking necklace is crafted from genuine ebony wood beads sourced in Senegal. Known for its deep, rich tones and natural durability, ebony has been treasured for centuries across Africa for both its beauty and symbolic power.

The beads are graduated. Smooth to the touch and naturally polished with use, the mala is both elegant and grounding.

In many traditions, ebony is considered a protective wood, associated with clarity, strength, and resilience. Whether used in meditation, worn as a necklace, or kept as a meaningful adornment, this mala carries both visual beauty and spiritual depth.

Provenance: Matter Collection

From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much. 

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