1890s British late Victorian era elephant hair black gold lucky bracelet

This bracelet from late Victorian England in the 1890s is made of gelatinized elephant hair and metal. The bracelet is composed of six sets of contrasting spiral structures. The black and gold colors are bold and strong. Even though the style is very modern, it was a common lucky charm in the late Victorian era in Britain. The gold is a general metal, and the black part is a very special material - elephant hair. . Elephants are regarded as representatives of strength, wisdom and longevity. Elephant hair accessories originate from Indian traditions and beliefs and are a lucky object rich in symbolic meaning. Elephants are closely related to Ganesh (Ganesh, the elephant-headed god) in Hindu beliefs. Ganesha is the god of wisdom and wealth. He solves problems for people's wishes in life. It has the symbolic meaning of removing obstacles and is often used as a symbol. It is regarded as the guardian of travelers and merchants; in folk tradition, elephant tail hair is also considered to have the effect of warding off evil spirits and bringing good luck. Local people often make tail hair into amulets or wear jewelry, hoping to obtain protection and bless. During the British Raj (1858–1947), India was not only an important British colony, but also a Grand Tour destination for travelers. Exotic arts and crafts were highly sought after by Europeans, including elephant hair ornaments. Viewed as precious souvenirs or peace charms, some ornaments were even believed to ward off evil spirits or protect the wearer from disease amid the epidemic of tropical diseases at the time. As colonial trade developed, craftsmen began to use chemical glue and hardening processes introduced from Europe to further process the tail hairs, making them more durable and able to be molded into complex shapes. The hardened elephant hair has a smooth texture similar to plastic and is slightly elastic, making it easy to carve or match with metal inlays. Later, due to the popularization of new materials such as plastic and the limited sources of elephant tail hair, this type of jewelry gradually lost market demand. However, gelatinized elephant hair jewelry witnessed the cross-cultural exchange and craft integration during the British India period, and its uniqueness With its unique material and cultural background, it is still one of the collections pursued by collectors today. The work is in good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear. Partial oxidation is more obvious. Only a small part of the gelatinized elephant hair is slightly damaged. It is a century-old antique jewelry and is not in new condition. Origin: UK Year: 1870s Material: metal, elephant hair (gelled and hardened) Dimensions: 18x1.7 cm Weight: 7.75g Condition: Good antique condition, with normal signs of oxidation and wear, some oxidation is more obvious, and only a small part of the gelled elephant hair is slightly damaged. Purchase instructions: Antique jewelry means jewelry that is "more than a hundred years old". Jewelry that is less than a hundred years old can only be called second-hand jewelry or modern jewelry (vintage or second-hand jewelry). All jewelry sold with inlaid antique jewelry will be accompanied by a brand warranty, detailing the age, material, etc. of the jewelry. If the product and the warranty are untrue, we will return it unconditionally. Before each product is sold, camera equipment will be used to record the condition of the product in detail to ensure that members know whether the product has defects or traces of use. Photos are part of the product description. For this reason, members should carefully evaluate whether the product has any defects or signs of use before checking out. If you are indeed willing to purchase, once you complete the checkout process, the products sold by this brand are very special and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason, including defects or depreciation. Therefore, members are asked to double-check whether they are genuine before checking out. Willingness to purchase to avoid disputes. Shipping method: Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan enjoy "free shipping when you purchase one piece of jewelry." In Taiwan, all shipments are made by "post office registered". If it is not convenient to receive registered mail, please indicate on the order the supermarket to pick up the goods (7-11 or FamilyMart is acceptable), and provide the name or code of the pick-up store. All items in Hong Kong and Macau will be shipped by SF Express.