West African Saharan Tribal Snake Ring - Prestige Amulet - Size 7.5 - 52g traditional jewelry strung on leather cord and

strung on leather cord and secured with a durable stainless steel shepherd's hook clasp and spring coil findings

while the fixed settings keep the profile neat and wearable

The deep pearlescent color and ornate detailing capture the refined Art Deco–to–mid-century transition style typical of French hair accessories from this era

this piece displays beautifully on a lapel

A distinctive example of cloisonné beadwork

West African Saharan Tribal Snake Ring - Prestige Amulet - Size 7.5 - 52g traditional jewelry strung on leather cord andA monumental 52g West African 'Snake' Amuletthe definitive masterpiece of this collection. This bypass style ring is a feat of traditional forging, utilizing over 50 grams of high grade ethnographic silver alloy to create a protective 'coil' around the finger. The architecture is exceptional: a thick, square profiled band that tapers into deeply stamped terminals. The entire exterior is a canvas of Saharan iconography, featuring high relief 'Eye'