Vintage Fulani Lime Green Glass Seed Bead Necklace

Admire the vibrant beauty of this unique vintage Fulani multi-strand necklace, made from a generous bundle of tiny lime green seed beads and found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The Fulani are a widely dispersed West African people with a rich tradition of personal adornment, and beads have long played an important role in dress and decorative arts throughout the region. Small glass seed beads, introduced through centuries of trade and later incorporated into local traditions, became prized for their brilliant colors and versatility. Measuring approximately 38" long, this substantial necklace features numerous strands gathered together for a striking layered look. A hard-to-find vintage piece with wonderful color and character, it can be worn as a statement necklace or displayed as a collectible example of African beadwork. This is a unique item—you will receive the exact necklace pictured.