The Oloyede Gele Pendant Necklace is made from polished brass and 18k micron gold-plated metal, itplayfully re-imagines the quintessential Yoruba headwrap;
The gele pendant is suspended from the rope style gold-plated chain necklace and is set with a natural pearl shell face. This style will look perfect with a dainty dress or floaty separates
Product Details
The History: TheGele inWest African Symbology
Gele is a type of head tie worn by women in the Western African country of Nigeria, particularly the Yoruba tribe although it has since become an integral part of contemporary traditional style across the country. In contrast to the head ties worn in some other West African nations. Gele is usually rather large and ornate, and as a result, are associated more with ceremonial wear rather than day to day usage.
Gele comes in a range of different colours& styles, with each having its own meaning or association.
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