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Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
  • Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
  • Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
  • Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
  • Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
  • Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
  • Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar
Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar Necklace

Curved Black Horn Pendant, Slim Brass Collar Necklace

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A wide, curved plane of polished black horn sweeps across the base of the neck, suspended from a slim brass collar that sits close to the throat. Light travels the pendant in a single clean sheen.

  • Material: Natural cattle horn, hand-hammered brass
  • Color: Black, brass
  • Closure: Fixed open collar, no clasp
  • Origin: Kenya
  • Collar: 15 in circumference
  • Pendant: 4 in W × 1.875 in H

The collar is rigid and open-backed, sized to sit at the base of the neck without a clasp. Worn against a plain neckline or under an open blazer, the pendant is wide enough to be the only piece on show.
Details
  • Open hinge-free brass collar
  • Wide curved horn pendant
  • Hand-forged rustic finish
  • Natural color and grain variation

Because the horn and brass are shaped by hand from natural materials, each necklace varies slightly in tone, texture and curve.

The Story

Horn is a working material in Kenya, where cattle are central to rural livelihoods and little of the animal goes to waste. Horn that might otherwise be discarded is cleaned, softened and reshaped into pendants, combs and buttons — a byproduct of daily life turned into wearable form.

The wide, curved silhouette and deep black polish here follow that material tradition. The pairing with a minimal open brass collar is a contemporary styling choice, not an inherited motif — African-made craft filtered through a clean, modern line.

Open, rigid collars of this kind are common across East African metalworking, valued for the way they sit close to the neck without a clasp. The hand-hammered surface keeps the maker's tool marks visible, so the finished piece still shows the process that made it.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-forged brass, carved horn

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from water, perfume and direct sun to preserve the finish.

Questions

Is the collar adjustable?

No. It is a fixed, open-back design sized to a 15 in circumference and sits close to the base of the neck rather than adjusting like a chain.

Is the pendant real horn?

Yes — natural cattle horn, cleaned, shaped and polished by hand, so its color and grain are unique to each piece rather than uniform like a synthetic material.

Will the brass tarnish over time?

Brass develops a soft patina with wear and air exposure. Wiping it with a dry cloth after each wear and storing it away from moisture slows the process.

Can I wear it in water?

No. Both the horn and the hand-forged brass should be kept away from water, which can dull the horn's polish and speed up tarnishing on the metal.

Why might mine look slightly different from the photo?

Each pendant is cut and polished from natural horn by hand, so small variations in tone, texture and curve are expected and part of what makes each piece one-of-a-kind.

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