OrnamentsMaasai Beads White Tree Ornament

Sold & Shipped by Aahlada Chennupati
$36
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OrnamentsMaasai Beads White Tree Ornament

Sold & Shipped by Aahlada Chennupati
$36
Quantity
1

·Mini white beads christmas tree ornament.
·Tree measures approx. 6" height, 2" length, and 2" width.
·Made from metal wire and, red and white beads.
·Handcrafted by Maasai tribe. Beads play a significant cultural and traditional role in Maasai tribe.
·Made in Kenya..
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People of Maasai tribe wearing colorful beads has been a symbol of Africa for ages. Beads to the Maasai tribe are a sign of who they are. Beads are worn by gender, age, marriage and the clan of the tribe. Young men wear beads to show they belong to a certain age. The color of the beads is also carefully chosen based on the event. Blue symbolizes sky, red symbolized blood, green symbolizes earth, orange symbolizes friendship, yellow symbolizes fertility, white represent health and black means unity. Earlier, seeds and dried colored grass beads were used to make necklaces. Today, plastic beads are predominantly used in making bead craft. Our curated collection showcases the beauty of the bead art by Maasai Tribe.


Product Specifications

Length: 2 in.
Height: 6 in.
Width: 2 in.
Weight: 1.5 lbs.

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    byAahlada Chennupati

    Menlo Park, CA

    I work with artisan communities around the world to source handmade products. Each product reflects a unique story about the craft, culture and the people who make it.

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