Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana wit gestreept ibo The Buddha has his hands

The Buddha has his hands in the Akash mudra

Afmetingen: 18

also known as the Ashtamangala

Age patina and light signs of use are visible

Vintage handelskralen ketting uit Ghana wit gestreept ibo The Buddha has his handsLength: 34 cm (linear). Origin: This trade bead necklace comes from the collection of Fofana Sankoung, who was a dealer in African art (Kumasi Amsterdam) from the 1960s onwards. Tradebeads necklaces are a traditional form of jewelry that originates from the long history of trade and craft in West Africa, particularly Ghana. These necklaces are often made of colorful glass beads. Trade beads were originally produced in Europe, particularly in countries