Amber

We have a range of genuine Baltic amber beads that would have been used for trading throughout Africa over many years. The beads in our collection are not plastic, faux amber, bakelite, phenolic or copal – they are real authentic amber and have be...

Amulets

An amulet (hirz in Arabic) is an object that is perceived to be a form of protection. It is believed to ward off all danger and protect the wearer from all harm. Often it will be combined with beads or worn on a chain as a piece of jewellery. Some...

Arabian Peninsula/Horn of Africa

Beads

We have a range of genuine natural antique Baltic amber beads to offer you. Each bead has been tested to ensure it is the real thing and are not just made of resin or other ‘look alike’ substances. Our collection also features natural untreated tu...

Bracelets

Vintage ethnic bracelets tend to be very ornately decorated. Particularly so are those made by the Beni Yenni tribal group from Kabylie, Northern Algeria, with their beautiful traditional enamelling and coral cabochons. Granulation and incised wor...

Central Africa

Central Asia

Fibulae

Fibulae (tizerzai in Tamazight tabzimt in Arabic) are traditional silver brooches, usually attached together by a chain, which come in pairs and are worn by women to fasten items of clothing together. They are usually very decorative items. Women ...

Hamsa

The name hamsa or khamsa is the word for 'five' in Arabic. It is the shape of a hand that serves as an amulet bringing 'good luck' or baraka (blessings) to the wearer and warding off all harm. In Islam, it is also known as 'The Hand of Fatima' wit...

Head adornment

Necklaces

In our collection we have a range of necklaces from North Africa and beyond. Whether you are looking for a designer necklace made using vintage tribal elements or a real amber necklace, we have something to offer you. Browse our range below ...

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