Dogon Blacksmith/ "Hogon" Status Emblem Iron Necklace from Mali Bell Form donut beads In some French folklore

In some French folklore

- Cotton/Nylon Woven Blend

W 18mm x H 17mm x L 79mm

The shape and physical characteristics of Batebas are determined by revelations transmitted by Seers or Diviners to their supplicants

Dogon Blacksmith/ "Hogon" Status Emblem Iron Necklace from Mali Bell Form donut beads In some French folkloreDogon Blacksmith "Hogon" Status Emblem Iron Necklace from Mali Bell Form Approx. 3 1 2" long x 3" wide With 40" long chain From Mali, West Africa Dogon followers of the primordial ancestor Lb Serou, the first Hogon or spiritual leader and wise elder, wear necklaces of iron and river stones to honor him. The egg shaped stones, "Dougu Stone", symbolize the cosmic seed of creation and contain the bones of Lb Serou worn smooth by his association with