SALE !Gold coloured Tikar bangle with cowrie shells

SALE one shell is missing (back below see pictures). Regular price 95). This piece is handmade by the Tikar Tribe in Cameroon. Tikar Bangles at one time served as a form of currency, sometimes used to pay a dowry.  In West Africa, beads have historically been used to show status and were believed to have protective properties.

Tikar Bangles make a lovely gift and are available in a variety of colors.  Includes an iron display stand. Size: 27 cm with stand. Diameter: 21cm