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Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
  • Open Brass Collar with Split Horn & Bone Disc
Open Brass Collar Necklace with Split Horn & Bone Disc

Open Brass Collar Necklace with Split Horn & Bone Disc

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A round disc of naturally banded horn and bone hangs from a slim brass collar, split down its center by a single vertical bar. Cream, warm amber and soft gray move through the disc in unrepeated grain.

  • Material: Brass, Ankole horn, bone
  • Color: Cream, amber, gray, brass
  • Closure: Open back
  • Origin: Kenya
  • Circumference: 14 in
  • Pendant diameter: 2 in

The collar sits open at the back of the neck and flexes on and off without a clasp. At two inches across, the disc reads as one clean circle at scale — best worn over a plain neckline where the pattern has room to speak.
Details
  • Open-back adjustable brass collar
  • Round horn-and-bone disc pendant
  • Slim vertical brass inlay through the disc's center
  • Natural cream, gray and amber striations

Grain and color in the horn and bone vary from piece to piece, so the striations on your disc are unrepeated.

The Story

The disc is cut from the horn and bone of Ankole cattle, an East African breed with long, sweeping horns. The cream, gray and amber banding is the horn's own growth pattern — cut and set rather than dyed or applied.

The open brass collar is a more contemporary silhouette than older regional beadwork, closer in form to a torque: a slim wire that sits open at the back for easy on and off. Setting that shape against the horn-and-bone disc brings two working crafts of the region — brass forming and horn cutting — into one piece.

The narrow brass bar running down the disc does construction work as well as visual work. It braces the round of horn and bone, gives the artisan a fixed point to anchor the pendant's bail to the collar, and sets a line of cool, hard metal against the warm organic material it holds.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Ankole horn and bone craft with brass inlay

Polish the brass gently with a paste of baking soda and lemon. Keep the horn and bone disc dry and wipe it only with a soft cloth.

Questions

What is the pendant made from?

The round disc is cut from Ankole cow horn and bone, with a narrow brass bar inlaid through its center.

Will my necklace look exactly like the photo?

Not exactly. The horn and bone disc is a natural material, so the cream, gray and amber striations on your piece will be uniquely patterned rather than identical to the image.

How do I adjust the fit?

The brass collar is an open, rigid loop. Gently flex it open at the back to slip it over your head and close it around the neck; it is not clasped or fully adjustable in circumference.

How should I care for the horn and bone disc?

Keep it dry and out of water, and clean it only by wiping with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking or scrubbing.

How do I clean the brass without damaging the pendant?

Polish the brass gently with a paste of baking soda and lemon, keeping it away from the horn and bone disc, then buff dry.

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