A DRAMATIC COWRIE SHELL ENCRUSTED FETISH NECKLACE, FON TRIBE OF BENIN( No 2032) METALWORK The top is exquisitely shaped

The top is exquisitely shaped

Features a womanwearing a bikini

Each separate piece is individual and unique

This is a fascinating black and white photo by a named artist

A DRAMATIC COWRIE SHELL ENCRUSTED FETISH NECKLACE, FON TRIBE OF BENIN( No 2032) METALWORK The top is exquisitely shapedThis is a dramatic cowrie shell and leatherfetish necklace from the Fon people of Benin. Made from leather with a solid core of clay,whole cowrie shells, and leather. The patinais encrsuted as one would expect. In goodcondition, one cowrie shell missing. Thepatina is old and well developed. We guaran tee that this item has been tribally used. Height approx 15 cm of pendant