Vintage 1970s Tribal-Inspired Brass Statement Necklace

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Vintage tribal-inspired necklace featuring shield shaped pendants with exaggerated geometric tapering, interspersed with large black resin beads. The central pendant … Read more Vintage tribal-inspired necklace featuring shield shaped pendants with exaggerated geometric tapering, interspersed with large black resin beads. The central pendant is flanked by blade-like brass forms that create a fan effect. The necklace is strung on alternating black and brass-toned heishi beads with a barrel clasp.

This piece draws from African tribal design language, particularly Tuareg and Berber adornment traditions, while also aligning with Brutalist and Modernist jewelry movements of the 1960s–70s. The use of natural patina on the brass and the contrast with the high-polish black beads adds depth and visual weight. See less