West African Saharan Tribal Snake Ring - Prestige Amulet - Size 7.5 - 52g traditional jewelry The deep pearlescent color and

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

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

Scaled for the pinky or a slender finger

A distinctive example of cloisonné beadwork

this piece displays beautifully on a lapel

West African Saharan Tribal Snake Ring - Prestige Amulet - Size 7.5 - 52g traditional jewelry The deep pearlescent color 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'