African charms in silver and gold. African charms using African symbols like the nyaminyami pendant and the Famous Africa 5 mask pendants. Symbols from Africa crafted into African jewelry.

Guardian of the Ancestors

Jewelry from Africa and silver charms for charm bracelets made in South Africa. African masks and African animals incorporated into beautiful jewelry and gifts. Spoon, salt pots and sculptures. Looking for African Symbols to use in jewelry is not always easy. Many of the meanings of African symbols have been lost or are are only known to the tribes that use them. African masks offer a wealth of African symbolism – and they make wonderful African charms and African pendants in jewelry. When looking at masks – westerners often assume that the mask is a work of art – this is not the case – African art and African masks are not the same – An African carver of masks will not look to carve anything original – but rather will seek to copy his master, and faithfully replicate the design – the masks are used for ceremonies and functions. Each mask has a use and a meaning, such as protection or to appease the ancestors.