The carving designs in particular have special significance. It has no written language pf tribal history and the stories of the gods were kept with the use of different forms of fine arts and crafts ranging from cloth weaving to complex bone carvings. These artifacts were handed down through different generations of tribal elders and became sacred treasures, taking on the spirits of warriors who had worn them.
These styles are commonly found in many tribes including armlets, earrings, nose rings, necklaces and other types of ornamentation. People carved bones for decoration purposes, for adornment, tools and household use. Every culture that carves African bone jewelry usually carves some icons unique to the heritage. These cultures are believed to have the essence of wearer absorbed in the bones.
When the wearer dies, the carving can be passed on the next one and benefits from the essence of the carved bones. An old carving bone is often the color of dark honey. A lot of traditional carved bone pieces find the origins evolving in the pieces of art with a spiritual message. These days, carvings are known as a perfect travel gift.
Carving may indicate cultural identity, a family heirloom or a valuable talisman. Carved jewelries come in a variety of shapes and materials. Some mirror traditional styles and shapes while others have a distinct signature of the carver and others venture into a contemporary design. The variety available makes every carving a valuable gift for many occasions.
When making jewelries, carvers choose materials for their magical or spiritual qualities. Animal claws, shells, crystals, sticks and other things were used to create bracelets, necklaces and earrings as well as other unique adornments worn by both women and men. Most of the hunters and other tribes would adorn themselves with animal parts and bones to gain strength and protection from the animal's spirit.
Although most jewelries had spiritual meaning, some would indicate social status or worn simply for decoration. The general belief is when an ornamental carving changes owner as family heirloom, the spiritual energy may strengthen the new owner. The higher and important achievements of the owner have been the more valuable and powerful that these carvings becomes.
Bones of whales, birds, dogs and humans were materials in a traditional carving apart from shells and wood. Most of these materials also served as unique purposes like shape, size and strength. There are also highly treasures like whalebones for the density and size. These days, beef bones are used for most carved pendants.
Smoking with honey and leaves will also result in color variations that may enhance the natural textures in most carved jewelries. Dome of the carvers may also reach the color nuances using different types of bones. There are also other sources such as goat horns, pig tusks and deer antlers used.
Jewelry pendants and tools made from the most developed craft into a fine art from with great importance being placed on the pieces. Some have inlays of precious stones and colorful shell and all have a story or meaning behind their designs. The meanings of some elements may vary depending on the region but with common roots.
These styles are commonly found in many tribes including armlets, earrings, nose rings, necklaces and other types of ornamentation. People carved bones for decoration purposes, for adornment, tools and household use. Every culture that carves African bone jewelry usually carves some icons unique to the heritage. These cultures are believed to have the essence of wearer absorbed in the bones.
When the wearer dies, the carving can be passed on the next one and benefits from the essence of the carved bones. An old carving bone is often the color of dark honey. A lot of traditional carved bone pieces find the origins evolving in the pieces of art with a spiritual message. These days, carvings are known as a perfect travel gift.
Carving may indicate cultural identity, a family heirloom or a valuable talisman. Carved jewelries come in a variety of shapes and materials. Some mirror traditional styles and shapes while others have a distinct signature of the carver and others venture into a contemporary design. The variety available makes every carving a valuable gift for many occasions.
When making jewelries, carvers choose materials for their magical or spiritual qualities. Animal claws, shells, crystals, sticks and other things were used to create bracelets, necklaces and earrings as well as other unique adornments worn by both women and men. Most of the hunters and other tribes would adorn themselves with animal parts and bones to gain strength and protection from the animal's spirit.
Although most jewelries had spiritual meaning, some would indicate social status or worn simply for decoration. The general belief is when an ornamental carving changes owner as family heirloom, the spiritual energy may strengthen the new owner. The higher and important achievements of the owner have been the more valuable and powerful that these carvings becomes.
Bones of whales, birds, dogs and humans were materials in a traditional carving apart from shells and wood. Most of these materials also served as unique purposes like shape, size and strength. There are also highly treasures like whalebones for the density and size. These days, beef bones are used for most carved pendants.
Smoking with honey and leaves will also result in color variations that may enhance the natural textures in most carved jewelries. Dome of the carvers may also reach the color nuances using different types of bones. There are also other sources such as goat horns, pig tusks and deer antlers used.
Jewelry pendants and tools made from the most developed craft into a fine art from with great importance being placed on the pieces. Some have inlays of precious stones and colorful shell and all have a story or meaning behind their designs. The meanings of some elements may vary depending on the region but with common roots.
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