African Red Leather Bracelet, Medium | Sahel Leather Bracelet | African Jewelry | Tribal & Ethnic Jewelry | Afrocentric

African Red Leather Bracelet, Medium.

This is a lovely Sahel red leather bracelet with white and black accent stitching. The importance of leather in West African culture dates back to the early BC era in Sub-Saharan Africa. Trade is recorded when contact from foreign traders and invaders occurred, with gold, cotton, metal, leather and other goods were traded for copper, horses, salt, textiles and beads.

The Nok culture, Serer and Sahelian people were among the early inhabits with the development of Songhai, Bambara and Fula/Malinke kingdoms, among others. The durability of leather and the skill of the people made it a trade favorite. When you wear leather from Africa, you are wearing a part of ancient history.

This handcrafted leather bracelet features a beautiful red hue with white stitching. Classic design, easy closure. Approximately 7.25 inches in length. 

Made in West Africa.