Throughout the ages, ancient jewelries have diverse symbolism to denote about their worth knowing cultural heritage and colorful historical background. African jewelries were commonly used for specific dances during ethnic marriage ceremonies or as attention-seeking ornaments for the opposite sex to make romantic relationships. As far as their designs are concerned, skulls, feathers and teeth of animals are its primary materials coupled with high-grade minerals and metals to come up with the finest conventional elements of these prehistoric treasures.
In their interesting dance rituals, men were covered with capricious African jewelries and then they were led to the youngest woman in a group. Meanwhile, other countries depict a fascinating piece of adornment to indicate a particular social status. In Africa, it stands for more strength and ability of a native or individual.
Women and their noble African jewelries collections are composed of common physical assets’ enhancers like a lip dish which is found on their lower lip prior to her altar date. This is a dumbfounding tradition in Ethopia. The main function of this amazing jewelry is to reinforce one’s mouth wherein their vivid traditions are being conveyed. Some of the materials used were terracotta and firewood to name a few. The incredible lip dish measures about 20 centimeters. Its size simply means the accumulation of more wealth if it is huge because the characteristic pertains to the number of cattle that a family owns.
Modern times have transcended these beautiful African jewelries. They are comprised of colorful beads and blue stones. Furthermore, Carnelian and Quartz were dubbed as popular designs for these lovable works of art. A yellow amber protects any African from a dubious shadow and it attracts various solar powers. Similarly, corals are known as effective amulets. These are water elements and life-giving sources from Mother Nature.
African jewelries were also utilized to ornate a woman’s hair like pearls. Then, colored beads had stolen the fashion limelight for quite some time. These were creatively made of glass by well-known Nigerian artisans. Business wise, these elegant accessories were tapped as main trade components to get some items like turtles,incense and rhinoceros. Likewise, slaves were included in their unique barter system. The gold material for their ravishing accessories emanate from Sahara which caused a historic stir in Africa for years. They are stunningly present in bracelets, necklaces, hair and belts.
Gold African jewelries are believed to be soul purifiers especially of a High Priest. Bronze is another exceptional material in crafting these eye-catching accessories. The best thing about it is that it allows both freedom and fantasy in creating these items with so much love and passion. Nigerian young girls are wearing cute anklets with engraved Islamic motifs to win the hearts of opposite sex. Moreover, huge bracelets are their incomparable mediums to converse with spirits.
Bracelets which were ornamented with bells are perfect for wealth accumulation. Thus, other African jewelries are being presented as dowries for a future bride.
