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The Africana collection up close

Africana- n. (used with a pl. verb) Materials, such as books, documents, or art objects, relating to the history or culture of African peoples. (www.thefreedictionary.com)

I created this collection based on descriptions I’d read about African jewelry, before the introduction of European glass beads. I loved the idea of women and men in ropes and ropes of wood beads and made my own interpretation. My favorite without a doubt it is the Nzinga necklace series. Each one is unique but they all add a look of complete…regality. That isn’t a word. I had to make it up because that’s how serious this necklace is- it  NEEDS it’s own word. 

I talked about my influences before, when I first introduced the Nzinga bracelets Since then, I’ve continued to add to the Africana collection, it is still my favorite.

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My biggest inspirations come from traditional African jewelry. This picture of the Ethiopian woman inspired a few of my bracelet designs. 

The Sessilee bracelet: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78575156/the-sessilee-bracelet

The Nzinga bracelet: 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88663008/african-ethnic-unisex-wood-precious

Some already available at www.absynia.etsy.com

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Working late, thought I’d share what I’m working on. 

I was very inspired by the comments at my last show and I’m working to bring that vibe into my photos and online.