Coral, Antique Nigerian, Long Large Branches Drilled Lengthwise, 27-inch Strand
SKU: GMA-256
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$495.00
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Description
- Antique Nigerian coral beads, largest 30x6mm on 27-inch Strand
- Only one exactly like this available
- Coral crowns and other royal coral regalia reiterated the rights of the Oba (Divine King) to rule Benin in southern Nigeria from 1440-1897
- Coral remains important in Nigerian society today, especially for weddings
- Coral, an organic gem, is the outer skeletons of once-living sea polyps
- Valued worldwide by humans for over 10,000 years, coral was treasured by ancient Egyptians, other Africans, Indians, Greeks, and Romans as well as Celtic tribes of northern Europe, Indians, Tibetans and Native Americans.
- Mediterranean red-orange coral is most famous.
- Protect Coral from abrasion, heat, perspiration and cosmetics which can fade the color. Clean with soap and water only, no steam cleaning.