Banjara Tribal Chain Necklace - Vintage Large Necklace - Belly Dance

Vintage Banjara chain necklace with multiple tiers of large-link, handmade chain and triangular terminals. Very tribal looking in its simplicity. Made from brassy mixed metals. Shortest tier is about 30 inches around. These chain pieces are a part of the traditional Banjara women's jewelry ensemble.  Wear as a necklace or use the chain and terminals to create your own unique costuming piece.  A large and rugged tribal piece to compliment your costume for ethnic or ren faire performances. 

The Banjara are the largest originally nomadic group in India. They were historically pastoralists, traders, expert animal breeders and transporters of goods to the inland regions of India. The Banjara tribes are believed to be the descendants of the Roma who settled in the desert regions of Rajasthan over 2,000 years ago. Banjara women are known for their clothing of colorful cotton embellished with mirrors, bells, coins, beading and embroidery and for their expertise in dance. They also wear many pieces of jewelry, often while working. Indeed, many pieces are never taken off and are a permanent part of their costume and dress.

Item No. JNN0101
Length:  About 32 inches around the shortest tier
Materials:  Mixed metals
Finish:  Unpolished
Metal Color:  Brassy
Closure:  Slips over the head to wear
Additional Info: These chains work amazingly well on belly dance costuming!
Country of Origin: India
Condition: Vintage

Please check photos carefully for condition. You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. This is a USED piece that has been previously worn in country. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws such as loose or missing jewels, missing bells, obvious repairs, may be tarnished or worn, or have other small flaws.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our jewelry is used tribal jewelry, from faraway lands. As used pieces the condition of our items will reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. We leave that choice to the buyer, as each may prefer something different. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning might diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present in our items, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!