Moroccan Copal Necklace - Berber Beaded Tribal Necklace - Mixed Beads on Chain

Pretty new beaded necklace from Morocco made from a mix of large copal beads in earthy yellow and amber colors and metal bicone beads in a traditional Berber combination.  Short necklace is perfect for tribal and fusion belly dance performance or for everyday wear.

Necklaces, headdresses, bracelets and other jewelry using silver, coral, amber, beads and other elements, and even the colors and designs of these pieces all have meaning in tribal societies. Berber, or 'Amazigh' women are the carriers of the cultural & ethnic identity through their art forms – jewelry, carpet & fabric weaving, fashion, and embroidery. Tattooing was also once widely practiced among women. In the recent past, when a girl reached puberty, sometime between the ages of eleven and fourteen, her mother, aunts, or family friends would tattoo her face and wrists. Although no longer practiced today, tattooing was once a rite of passage, marking a girl‘s transition into womanhood. Usually small groups of girls were tattooed at the same time, making it a very social activity, shared and passed on among women.

Item No. JNM0208
Total Necklace Length:  About 19.25 inches
Materials:  Copal resin beads (tree resin) and metal beads
Copal Bead Color(s):  Amber/golden
Metal Color: Silvery mixed metals
Closure:  Hook and ring
Additional Info: Ring for using with hook is a bit small.
There may be a bit of discoloration on copal beads, and/or small dings in the beads.
Country of Origin: Morocco
Condition: New

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece shown in the photos on this page. This is a new piece that has been brought to you from Morocco. Although it is "new" and not previously owned, it may have traveled through many hands to reach you.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new jewelry is tribal jewelry or newly made jewelry from tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. The condition of our items will reflect their prior travels through many hands before arriving at The Red Camel. Even with new pieces, there may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey. We do our best to describe any such flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!