The Niger Bend

In America and around the world. We sell African and Asian art that we buy in situ, in the places where it is made and used by African or Asian people, traditionally.

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Sahara Women beaded bracelets from Mali

Sahara Women beaded bracelets from Mali

The bracelets that are being made under the brand “Sahara Women” are the finest, most intricate, highest quality African beaded leather bracelets we have ever seen. The beads are the smallest beads with holes that have ever been made. All of them were made in Venice, Italy over 100 years ago. These beads were probably first made to be incorporated in the extremely finely detailed beaded purses…

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Beautiful Handwoven Rwenzori Raffia Grass Basket Bowls Made of natural fibers, grasses, and dyes. View our collection: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/rwenzori-baskets Check out our website: https://thenigerbend.com/ Free shipping over $100 to US! # Rwenzoribasket #basketdecor #handmadedecor #homedecor #interiordesign #africanbaskets #homeaccessories #homeaccents #naturalbasket #handwovenbasket #naturaldyes #tableaccessories #coiledbasket https://www.instagram.com/p/BvaBTpgnvf4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b5rex4ttm6g0

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Beautiful Coiled Sisal Grass Wall Art or Hot Plates Handwoven by women in Rwanda, each Hot Plate/Place Mat is a piece of art containing a very intricate weaving from Sisal and local Sweet Grass. Each item is flat and can take up to several days to complete. Though this item can be used for many uses, every Hot Plate contains a sewn loop on the back which allows it to be hung on a wall for an ascetic purpose. It can be more ascetically pleasing to group multiple products together due to their varying design and color contrasts. Since this item is made of natural fibers and grass, we do not recommend submerging in water, or washing with water. If the basket becomes dirty, consider wiping it, or executing dry cleaning methods. Visit our website: https://thenigerbend.com/ See our sisal wall art: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/sisal-hot-plates #handmadedecor #walldecor #homedecor #interiordesign #homeaccessories #homeaccents #wallart #sisalgrass #hotplate #kitchenaccessories #sisalgrass #tableaccessories #wallaccessories https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUpt5wnDMi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sm5kz62ojlu1

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Batwa Baskets from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest The Batwa people of Uganda have lived in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for generations with the endangered mountain gorillas. However close to 20 years ago, the Batwa, also referred as pygmies, have been forced out of the forest because of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and its emphasis on tourism for economic support. Unfortunately as a result of this many of the Batwa people live impoverished on the fringes of the forest. On a brighter note, many of the women, to make a living, are now learning creative skills.The multicoloured nyamuraza baskets are popular and they come in different sizes. They are made from raffia palm and local grass that is found near their homes. The pattern of the basket is inspired by cultivated hillsides during the cycle of planting or harvesting. The dyes are all naturally sourced and extracted by hand from the women. After pounding the roots, they will produce a yellow dye. The fresh bark from a local plant is used to create an orange color. The ishigwa vegetable gives a green color, and with the addition of ash, will produce a purple dye. From the proceeds of their businesses, the women pay school fees and supplement their domestic needs. #batwa #africanbaskets #ethnicbaskets #handmade #handmadebaskets #grassbasket #coilbasket #bwindi #bwindiimpenetrableforest #baskets #decor #homedecor #basketdecor #interiordesign #homeaccessories #homeaccents https://www.instagram.com/p/BvSCwnkHzOx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18wcp0s0958or

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Niger Bend Seed Bead Saharan Leather Bracelets - Arrow Head Design Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets Each bracelet is handwoven and measuring around 2.5" in diameter with bead sizes consisting of 24/0, 22/0, and 20/0. Typically a size 24/0 is as small as .8-.7mm and can consist of 32-36 beads per inch. This makes these beads the smallest beads ever made in recorded history. The name of this particular bead can sometimes be referred to as "seed beads" or "micro beads" since they are nearly as small as seeds or sand. A typical bracelet has around 150-175 individually sewn rows consisting of 4-5 beads per row. That means each bracelet can have more than 860 beads! Crazy right? The exact amount of beads can vary slightly due to each bracelet having varying consistencies. As of today, the smallest size of seed bead being manufactured is size 15/0, which has a size of 1.3-1.4 millimeters, nearly double the size! This form of art and product is limited and eventually will become impossible to produce under any circumstance. There's no doubt that if you wear this bracelet it will draw attention and stand out with uniqueness since we are the only ones who carry such an item. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do! #beadingdaily #beadedjewelry #beadedbracelet #beads #seedbeads #microbeads #handmade #beadedbracelets #bracelet #bracelets #handmadebracelets #africantradebeads #leatherbracelet #beadedaccessories #handmadebracelet #tradebeads #vintagebeads #antiquebeads #fashion

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Niger Bend Seed Bead Saharan Leather Bracelets - Spiral Design Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets Each bracelet is handwoven and measuring around 2.5" in diameter with bead sizes consisting of 24/0, 22/0, and 20/0. Typically a size 24/0 is as small as .8-.7mm and can consist of 32-36 beads per inch. This makes these beads the smallest beads ever made in recorded history. The name of this particular bead can sometimes be referred to as "seed beads" or "micro beads" since they are nearly as small as seeds or sand. A typical bracelet has around 150-175 individually sewn rows consisting of 4-5 beads per row. That means each bracelet can have more than 860 beads! Crazy right? The exact amount of beads can vary slightly due to each bracelet having varying consistencies. As of today, the smallest size of seed bead being manufactured is size 15/0, which has a size of 1.3-1.4 millimeters, nearly double the size! This form of art and product is limited and eventually will become impossible to produce under any circumstance. There's no doubt that if you wear this bracelet it will draw attention and stand out with uniqueness since we are the only ones who carry such an item. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do! #beadingdaily #beadedjewelry #beadedbracelet #beads #seedbeads #microbeads #handmade #beadedbracelets #bracelet #bracelets #handmadebracelets #africantradebeads #leatherbracelet #beadedaccessories #handmadebracelet #tradebeads #vintagebeads #antiquebeads #fashion

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Two Pair of Vintage Tutsi Chief Screens from Rwanda https://thenigerbend.com/collections/tutsi-screens This screen, called “Insika”, was made of cane and reed fibers, dyed with natural black dye. It dates from the early to mid-20th century. It was made and used by the Tutsi people in Rwanda. The Tutsi, in both Rwanda and Burundi, use basketry of this type, in a large variety of forms - including receptacles and architectural elements - as their principal form of artistic expression. Screens are used among the wealthier Tutsi, especially the chiefs, as wall decorations and room dividers, depending on their size. #Rwanda #Tutsitribe #Watutsi #Africanart #Rwandanart #walldecor #vintagewalldecor #vintagedecor #africandecor #oneofakind #handmade #homeaccents #homedecor #ethnicdecor

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Vintage Tutsi Chief Screens from Rwanda https://thenigerbend.com/collections/tutsi-screens This screen, called “Insika”, was made of cane and reed fibers, dyed with natural black dye. It dates from the early to mid-20th century. It was made and used by the Tutsi people in Rwanda. The Tutsi, in both Rwanda and Burundi, use basketry of this type, in a large variety of forms - including receptacles and architectural elements - as their principal form of artistic expression. Screens are used among the wealthier Tutsi, especially the chiefs, as wall decorations and room dividers, depending on their size. #Rwanda #Tutsitribe #Watutsi #Africanart #Rwandanart #walldecor #vintagewalldecor #vintagedecor #africandecor #oneofakind #handmade #homeaccents #homedecor #ethnicdecor

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Vintage Tutsi Chief Screen from Rwanda https://thenigerbend.com/collections/tutsi-screens This screen, called “Insika”, was made of cane and reed fibers, dyed with natural black dye. It dates from the early to mid-20th century. It was made and used by the Tutsi people in Rwanda. The Tutsi, in both Rwanda and Burundi, use basketry of this type, in a large variety of forms - including receptacles and architectural elements - as their principal form of artistic expression. Screens are used among the wealthier Tutsi, especially the chiefs, as wall decorations and room dividers, depending on their size. #Rwanda #Tutsitribe #Watutsi #Africanart #Rwandanart #walldecor #vintagewalldecor #vintagedecor #africandecor #oneofakind #handmade #homeaccents #homedecor #ethnicdecor

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Niger Bend Tuareg Brass Bracelet Tuareg brass cuff bracelet accented with detailed etched embroidery. This bracelet measures: 3" x 2.25" with a 1.5" opening. Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets #tuaregcollection #tribaljewelry#tuaregbracelet #tuaregjewelry #bracelet#accessories #fashionaccessories#brassbracelet #brasscuff #designerbracelet#desigerjewelry #handmadejewelry#handmadebracelet #etsy #thenigerbend

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Niger Bend Tuareg Brass Bracelet Tuareg brass cuff bracelet accented with ebony inlay and detailed etched embroidery. This bracelet measures: 3" x 2.5" with a 1.1" opening. Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets #tuaregcollection #tribaljewelry#tuaregbracelet #tuaregjewelry #bracelet#accessories #fashionaccessories#brassbracelet #brasscuff #designerbracelet#desigerjewelry #handmadejewelry#handmadebracelet #etsy #thenigerbend

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Niger Bend Tuareg Brass Bracelet Tuareg brass cuff bracelet accented with black inlay. This bracelet measures: 2.875" x 2" with a 1.25" opening. Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets #tuaregcollection #tribaljewelry #tuaregbracelet #tuaregjewelry #bracelet #accessories #fashionaccessories #brassbracelet #brasscuff #designerbracelet #desigerjewelry #handmadejewelry #handmadebracelet #etsy #thenigerbend

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Niger Bend Seed Bead Saharan Leather Bracelets - Arrow Head Pattern Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets Each bracelet is handwoven and measuring around 2.5" in diameter with bead sizes consisting of 24/0, 22/0, and 20/0. Typically a size 24/0 is as small as .8-.7mm and can consist of 32-36 beads per inch. This makes these beads the smallest beads ever made in recorded history. The name of this particular bead can sometimes be referred to as "seed beads" or "micro beads" since they are nearly as small as seeds or sand. A typical bracelet has around 150-175 individually sewn rows consisting of 4-5 beads per row. That means each bracelet can have more than 860 beads! Crazy right? The exact amount of beads can vary slightly due to each bracelet having varying consistencies. As of today, the smallest size of seed bead being manufactured is size 15/0, which has a size of 1.3-1.4 millimeters, nearly double the size! This form of art and product is limited and eventually will become impossible to produce under any circumstance. There's no doubt that if you wear this bracelet it will draw attention and stand out with uniqueness since we are the only ones who carry such an item. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do! #beadingdaily #beadedjewelry #beadedbracelet #beads #seedbeads #microbeads #handmade #beadedbracelets #bracelet #bracelets #handmadebracelets #africantradebeads #leatherbracelet #beadedaccessories #handmadebracelet #tradebeads #vintagebeads #antiquebeads #fashion

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Niger Bend Seed Bead Saharan Leather Bracelets - Spiral Design Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/bracelets Each bracelet is handwoven and measuring around 2.5" in diameter with bead sizes consisting of 24/0, 22/0, and 20/0. Typically a size 24/0 is as small as .8-.7mm and can consist of 32-36 beads per inch. This makes these beads the smallest beads ever made in recorded history. The name of this particular bead can sometimes be referred to as "seed beads" or "micro beads" since they are nearly as small as seeds or sand. A typical bracelet has around 150-175 individually sewn rows consisting of 4-5 beads per row. That means each bracelet can have more than 860 beads! Crazy right? The exact amount of beads can vary slightly due to each bracelet having varying consistencies. As of today, the smallest size of seed bead being manufactured is size 15/0, which has a size of 1.3-1.4 millimeters, nearly double the size! This form of art and product is limited and eventually will become impossible to produce under any circumstance. There's no doubt that if you wear this bracelet it will draw attention and stand out with uniqueness since we are the only ones who carry such an item. We hope that you enjoy it as much as we do! #beadingdaily #beadedjewelry #beadedbracelet #beads #seedbeads #microbeads #handmade #beadedbracelets #bracelet #bracelets #handmadebracelets #africantradebeads #leatherbracelet #beadedaccessories #handmadebracelet #tradebeads #vintagebeads #antiquebeads #fashion

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Vintage Baule Combs from Ivory Coast Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/combs These combs were originally made in Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) to be used to style hair. A comb can sometimes be worn as a decorative addition when inserted in both men’s and women’s hair. Fine hair inserts are considered a luxury and many become treasured items that are passed down through the generations. A Baule comb can also be used to prepare hair before being styled by straightening entangled strands. Each comb is accented with a unique etching pattern on both sides that was personally done by the individual that made the comb. This not only adds a bit of diversity in design, but also makes every Baule comb a unique one of a kind object. #AfricanArt #AfricanComb #tribalart #africanobject #africa #baule #artifact #vintagecomb #handmade #ivorycoast #vintage #vintagedecor #africandecor #artifacts #africanvintage #Cotedivoire

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Antique French-Vietnamese Catholic Crucifix Visit: https://thenigerbend.com/collections/crucifix #crucifix #antiquecrucifix #vietnameseart #handmade #frenchcolonial #catholic #antique #catholicart #religious #catholictradition #religiousgifts #crucifixion #jesus #oneofakind A beautiful antique item from Vietnam that resembles the catholic presence of France over 150 years ago. Since the early 1800's France was heavily involved in Vietnam with the pretext of protecting Catholic missionaries. France continued to grow its new colony which eventually formed French Indochina in 1887. France continued to rule Vietnam as a colony until their defeat in the Indochina War which allowed Vietnam to claim independence in 1954.