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Brass collar choker necklace with a black Ankole cow horn disc pendant split by a brass bar, handcrafted in Kenya
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Split Horn Disc Choker Necklace in Brass

Split Horn Disc Choker Necklace in Brass

$88.00
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An open collar circles the throat and drops a single black disc, split cleanly down its center by a vertical bar. Graphic from a distance, sculptural up close.

  • Material: Brass, Ankole cow horn, bone
  • Color: Black, gold-tone
  • Closure: Open front, flexible
  • Origin: Kenya
  • Pendant: 2.25 in disc
  • Circumference: 14 in

The collar sits close at the neck and the disc rests low at the hollow, where the vertical bar catches light against the polished black face. Up close, soft striations and pools of deeper color surface through the horn — glassy from across the room, quietly organic in the hand.
Details
  • Open-front adjustable collar
  • Polished horn disc pendant
  • Vertical brass inlay
  • Tarnish-resistant brass finish

Each horn disc is cut from a natural, marbled material, so striations and pools of deeper color vary from piece to piece. No two discs read exactly alike.

The Story

Ankole cattle are raised across East Africa for their long, dramatic horns. When an animal is processed for meat and hide, Kenyan workshops repurpose the horn — cutting it into buttons, combs and jewelry components rather than letting it go to waste.

Cutting the horn into a flat disc and polishing it to a glassy sheen is a contemporary move on that old material. The horn's natural marbling — the pooling and striation that runs through it as it grows — becomes the design, standing in for the inlay or stone another piece might use.

Paired with brass, a metal with a long working history in East African jewelry, the vertical bar through the disc reads as both a structural spine and a visual signature, tying the pendant back to the collar itself.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Horn and brass craft

Wipe the horn and brass with a soft, dry cloth after wear. If the brass dulls over time, buff it gently with a paste of baking soda and lemon juice.

Questions

What is the pendant made from?

The disc is cut from Ankole cow horn with bone accents, polished to a smooth, glassy finish.

Will the brass tarnish?

Brass naturally resists tarnish, but a light patina can develop with wear. Buffing gently with a paste of baking soda and lemon juice restores the warm shine.

Is the necklace adjustable?

Yes. The collar has an open front you can gently flex to fit, with a circumference of about 14 in.

Will my necklace look exactly like the one in the photo?

Not exactly. Each disc is cut from a natural material, so the striations and color pooling are unique to your piece.

How should I store it?

Keep it away from moisture and perfume, and store it separately from other pieces so the polished horn face doesn't get scratched.

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Paula M.

I love it. It is a very elegant simple piece that I can were to work without looking too dressed. I would love to see the choker in silver.