Necklace with Ethnic Metal Parts & Bells, Tuareg Metal, Shan Carnelian, Beaded Brass, Sax Blue & Lapis Lazuli Beads

This necklace is crafted by connecting ethnic metal parts and bells, Tuareg metal, Shan carnelian, beaded brass, and sax blue & lapis lazuli beads. The slightly oversized, intricately patterned metal parts hail from Myanmar or Thailand. They were historically used by the Chin or Akha ethnic groups, strung together to form belts. These are vintage pieces, possessing a captivating, rugged charm and a wonderfully cool patina that speaks of their age! (Metal part dimensions: 2.4cm length x 2.6cm width) The bells are from the Kuki people, used as decorative ornaments, and are antique items. (They do not produce sound.) The multifaceted metal beads are Tuareg beads. The plump, filigree metal beads originate from India or Afghanistan. The orange beads, with their captivating, beautiful striations, are carnelian used by the Shan people (Myanmar). While the exact era is unknown, they are over 50 years old. The intricate, naturally formed patterns are truly mesmerizing! (Vintage carnelian dimensions: 1cm length x 0.6cm diameter) The blue beads are antique Indian Pacific beads. The origins of these beads are said to date back to the 2nd century BCE. These particular beads are unearthed artifacts from Indonesia, dating back an astonishing 1000 years, to around the 10th century! The "tsubutsubu" (beaded) beads are brass beads crafted by the Benin people of Africa. They are incredibly finely detailed! The golden beads are old Orissa brass, rare and aged beads from the Orissa region of India. The round charm near the clasp is also old brass from India. The lapis lazuli colored beads are antique Venetian beads, crafted in Venice and traded to Southeast Asia. When held up to the light, their hue is truly magnificent! The sax blue seed beads are old Venetian beads that found their way to the Naga tribe in India. Their color is exquisite, and their translucence is further enhanced when light passes through them, revealing their full beauty! This is a very limited arrival. The amber-colored beads are known as White Hearts, distinguished by the white core visible within the translucent glass. Antique White Hearts (19th-20th century) are increasingly rare. These possess a rich, deep hue with a charming, subtle variation in color. The abacus-shaped brass beads were part of a strand connecting the Shan carnelian beads. Each tiny Karen silver bead is individually stamped! The thought of each being meticulously handcrafted is simply astounding... The gracefully curved clasp is also made of Karen silver. ◇Karen Silver◇ Silver crafted by the mountain-dwelling people of the Thai-Burmese region. Each piece is handmade and said to be of exceptionally high purity. Connected with waxed cord, these beads are initially somewhat stiff but will become supple with wear. Size: Approximately 45.5cm (when laid straight) Materials: Brass, Tuareg metal beads, mixed metal, carnelian, glass, old Orissa brass, waxed cord