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This shirt is made from 100% polished cotton. The body of the shirt is skillfully embroidered in an elaborate style. The color of the embroidery may be customized. This shirt can be dressed up when worn with black slacks, or it can be dressed down and worn with khakis or jeans. Either way, you'll receive lots of compliments in this shirt. 

Sky Blue with Gold Embroidery

Large / Chest 48"

Tuareg necklace from Mali

Ibo (Igbo) - used in MMO or MWO secret society funtions - Nigeria. This item's height is 19 3/4 inches. 

Beaded necklace (28 inches)

Bronze dancing couple figurine 10 inches - Burkina Faso

Brass ring is handmade from Mali. It features a large Tiger's Eye Quartz. The size is 10

Sterling Silver ring is handmade from Mali. It features a large Onyx. The size is 8

Sterling Silver  ring is handmade from Mali. It features a large Agate. The size is 8

Tuareg Silver rings from Mali.  The size is 10

Tuareg Silver rings from Mali.  The size is 9

A traditional hand beaded African necklace, with a modern twist from Kenya. It's a head-turning African flair to any outfit. This richly colored necklace gives a double dose of that same African beauty. At its core are two very durable, flexible tubes covered completely in vibrant glass beads, strung on high strength string. Adding innovation to heritage it is finished with a high quality chain link with a golden finish.

Linga Koba dolls are from the Ndebele people in Southern Africa. One of the smallest tribes of the region, the Ndebele are noted for their painted homes of brilliant colors that stand out in the drab countryside. Their clothing is similarly colorful. The bead work on these Ndebele dolls is as detailed as the clothing of the women themselves.

During courtship, a suitor will place a doll outside a young woman's hut, indicating his intention to propose marriage to her. When a young woman is preparing to marry, she is given a doll that she names and cares for. Her first child is then named for the doll.

In addition to strengthening the Ndebele cultural identity, the beaded Ndebele dolls are now an important export item and much needed source of income for the Ndebele woman.

These dolls are 5" - 6" inches high.

Each doll is unique and will vary in bead colors.

Linga Koba dolls are from the Ndebele people in Southern Africa. One of the smallest tribes of the region, the Ndebele are noted for their painted homes of brilliant colors that stand out in the drab countryside. Their clothing is similarly colorful. The bead work on these Ndebele dolls is as detailed as the clothing of the women themselves.

During courtship, a suitor will place a doll outside a young woman's hut, indicating his intention to propose marriage to her. When a young woman is preparing to marry, she is given a doll that she names and cares for. Her first child is then named for the doll.

In addition to strengthening the Ndebele cultural identity, the beaded Ndebele dolls are now an important export item and much needed source of income for the Ndebele woman.

These dolls are 12" high.

Each doll is unique and will vary in bead colors.

Linga Koba dolls are from the Ndebele people in Southern Africa. One of the smallest tribes of the region, the Ndebele are noted for their painted homes of brilliant colors that stand out in the drab countryside. Their clothing is similarly colorful. The bead work on these Ndebele dolls is as detailed as the clothing of the women themselves.

During courtship, a suitor will place a doll outside a young woman's hut, indicating his intention to propose marriage to her. When a young woman is preparing to marry, she is given a doll that she names and cares for. Her first child is then named for the doll.

In addition to strengthening the Ndebele cultural identity, the beaded Ndebele dolls are now an important export item and much needed source of income for the Ndebele woman.

These are 15" high. 

Each doll is unique and will vary in bead colors.

Kufi Hats-Mudcloth; Produced from authentic African mudcloth. Mudcloth is made using ancient and extensive process. Fabric is all hand spun making seven individual cloth sheets in this work. Each strip of cloth is then sewn together. The entire piece of fabric is then dyed in tea made from Bogalon tree found in sub-Saharan Africa. The tea acts as a fixative for mud painted designs that are hand painted using specially prepared mud. This piece has been bleached after entire process is complete to give a lighter look: unique and more treasured. Mud dye has been used for many centuries to pass African culture from generation to generation. Approx. 22-24" circumference. Made in Mali