ANTIQUE WOVEN ELEPHANT HAIR BANGLE

A super cool woven elephant hair bracelet with 14ct gold fittings.

The bracelet is made of elephant hair strands woven into an intricate design, to create a really cool geometric bangle.

The 14ct gold clasp has an elongated cube barrel clasp with a secure tongue fastening.

Elephant hair became a popular accessory during Victorian times.

It was bought as an exotic souvenir during the British Raj, when Western European adventurers started visiting India and would commission elephant hair jewellery as a souvenir of their safari experience.

The strands of tail hair were often found discarded on the safari and around the watering holes, where it had been shed. It was collected and made into jewellery, often accenting with gold.

Elephant hair jewellery has been made since and is seen to prevent illness and harm, as well as bring love and luck.

It is so cool how modern the design still looks.

The bracelet can be worn alone but also looks fantastic stacked with multiple bangles.

MEASUREMENTS

Length approx: 17.5cm / 7”

Widest part approx: 0.6cm

WEIGHT

Weight approx: 5g

MATERIALS

14ct gold & elephant hair

CONDITION

Very good, some wear and tarnish to the clasp, but in working order - see photos for details.

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