Viking Knit Collar with Vintage & Antique African Trade Beads, Adjusts to 19"

MDX-22

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  • A Viking knit treasure necklace of collectible African Trade beads in black, white and rich brick color with silver tone accent beads and wire. Czech glass matte black spacers and mini "tanfouk" points complete the design.
  • Silver J hook clasp and adjustable chain 
  • Viking Knit is a method of working a long wire into interlooped stitches, producing a hollow tubular form. Examples are found in Anglo-Saxon and Viking hoards, dating from the 9th through 11th centuries. This technique is also found in ancient Greek and Byzantine excavations.
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  • Designer: Melissa Diamanti: Archaeologist, jewelry artist, teacher, bead enthusiast, and cat lover.  Her jewelry is inspired by the art of many cultures, past and present. She is known for her specialties: Viking Knit, Kumihimo, and her Permanent Twist Necklaces