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SAMBURU COLLAR

Posted by Terry Anderson on April 1, 2011 at 5:10am
These Samburu beaded collars were traditionally given to Samburu women upon marriage. SAME collars were also worn by the Rendile women. When elephants were plentiful in the northern desert areas of Kenya, these collars were made of elephant hair instead of palm fibers.
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  • Linda Pastorino April 2, 2011 at 2:45am
     I have not seen one of these in  a long while.  A really nice tribal traditional piece!
  • Terry Anderson April 4, 2011 at 6:41am
    Dear Linda Pastorino,

    I have 2 pcs of the Samburu collar on sale each at $300 including shipping. Please tell me if you may need them.

    Regards,
    Terry Anderson
  • Linda Pastorino April 4, 2011 at 5:02pm

    Thanks for letting me know.  I have not had a client for one in a while but will let you know if anyone I know is looking for one. How old do you think these are any idea? when were they collected?

     

    thanks

    Linda

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