Songhai Leather Bracelet, Brown (Medium/Large) | West African Leather Bracelet | African Jewelry | Bambara | Tribal & Ethnic | Afrocentric

Songhai Leather Bracelet.

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 is a rich brown. Classic design, easy closure. 

Made in West Africa.