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Red Cord Collar Necklace with Horn Ovals
  • Red Cord Collar Necklace with Horn Ovals
  • Red Cord Collar Necklace with Horn Ovals
Red Cord Collar Necklace with Horn Ovals

Red Cord Collar Necklace with Horn Ovals

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Dozens of deep red cords gather into a curved collar, anchored at the front by three polished horn ovals in warm caramel. The red is saturated; the horn brings the only other color into the piece.

  • Material: Dyed leather cord and natural horn
  • Color: Red and warm brown
  • Length: 18 in
  • Width: 2 in
  • Origin: Ghana

It sits close to the base of the neck as a structured piece, wide enough to read as the whole of an outfit. The three ovals are wrapped in the same red leather as the cords, so the centerpiece belongs to the necklace rather than sitting on top of it.
Details
  • Multi-strand layered cord construction
  • Three polished horn ovals at the center
  • Hand-wrapped leather binding on each horn piece
  • Natural grain and tone variation in the horn

The horn is a natural material and the leather is hand-dyed and hand-wrapped, so grain, tone and the exact shade of red vary slightly from one necklace to the next.

The Story

Layered cord collars are a long-standing form in West African necklace-making, built up from many thin strands rather than a single chain. The construction turns a soft material into something with real architecture at the collarbone.

The three horn ovals reflect a regional habit of working with what is locally available — horn, bone, seed, wood — rather than only metal or glass. Each keeps its own grain and coloring, so no two necklaces read quite the same way.

Wrapping the horn in strips of the same red leather used in the cords ties the centerpiece back into the rest of the piece. It is a small construction detail, but it stops the horn from reading as a bead simply strung on and left to sit apart.

Craft & Care

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. Store flat, away from moisture and direct sunlight, so the leather and horn keep their color and shape.

Questions

How is the necklace made?

Dozens of dyed red leather cords are layered into a collar shape, with three polished horn ovals across the center, each wrapped in a band of the same leather. Handmade in Ghana.

Will the color rub off on skin or clothing?

The cord is hand-dyed leather, so some color transfer is possible with heavy wear or in humid conditions, especially against light-colored fabric. Wiping the necklace down after wearing helps minimize it.

Why does each horn oval look a little different?

Horn is a natural material, so grain, tone and marking vary from piece to piece. That variation is expected and part of what makes each necklace one of a kind.

How do I care for it?

Keep it away from moisture and direct sunlight, wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth, and store it flat so the cords and horn hold their shape.

How does it fit on the neck?

It is an 18-inch, 2-inch-wide collar designed to sit close to the base of the neck as a structured piece.

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