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Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
  • Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar
Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar Necklace

Black Horn Trapezoid Pendant Brass Collar Necklace

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A single black trapezoid hangs off-axis from a slim brass ring, its broad matte face weighted against the polished loop above. The dark horn reads almost like a small sculpture suspended in air.

  • Material: Brass collar with Ankole cow horn and bone pendant
  • Color: Black and brass
  • Closure: Open back
  • Origin: Kenya
  • Circumference: 14 in
  • Pendant: About 2 in

The collar sits open at the nape and tapers to two small rounded finials, holding the pendant forward at the hollow of the throat. The scale is deliberate — enough weight to anchor a plain neckline, worn best with nothing else competing for the eye.
Details
  • Adjustable open-back silhouette
  • Hand-cut trapezoidal horn pendant
  • Natural grain and matte sheen on each pendant
  • Rounded brass finials

Each pendant is cut by hand from natural horn, so grain, sheen and exact shape vary slightly from one piece to the next.

The Story

Ankole cattle are kept across East Africa for their wide, dramatic horns, and in Kenya the horn is worked rather than discarded once an animal is used for meat. Turning it into jewelry is a practical extension of that use — a durable, already-available material given a second life.

The trapezoidal cut here is a contemporary shape, not a historical form. Artisans slice, sand and polish the horn to bring out its grain and near-black depth, then pair it with a plain brass collar. The result reads closer to studio jewelry than to a specific traditional design.

Because horn is a byproduct of cattle raised for food, working it this way is a low-waste choice — a naturally durable material that would otherwise be thrown out becomes a finished object.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-cut and polished Ankole horn and bone work

Wipe the brass with a soft cloth, using a light paste of baking soda and lemon juice to restore shine. Keep the horn dry and away from prolonged moisture.

Questions

Is the pendant real horn?

Yes. It is cut from Ankole cow horn and bone, a byproduct of cattle already raised for food, then hand-polished to bring out the natural grain.

How do I keep the brass from tarnishing?

Wipe it with a soft cloth. If it dulls, buff gently with a light paste of baking soda and lemon juice to restore the shine.

Can the horn get wet?

Keep the horn dry. Remove the necklace before swimming, showering or heavy exercise, and wipe off any moisture promptly.

Is the choker adjustable?

Yes. The open-back band flexes slightly, so it can be eased on and settled comfortably at the throat.

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