Country of Origin: South Africa Tribe of Origin: Zulu Material : Glass Beads Length: Approximately 26 inches Width: Approximately 4.25-4.5 inches Weight: Approx. 4 oz.
The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in Southern Africa. They use their beadwork as a way to communicate with each other. One of the simplest shapes in which they provide information is with a triangle and the design can indicate the wearers sex or marital status. Each color has its own meaning and used as a way to communicate feelings.
Black stands for marriage or rebirth Blue represents faithfulness Yellow conveys wealth Green means contentment Pink represents high status Red stands for love White represents purity