A hair comb object worn as a necklace, adorned with a cotton fabric blessed by Ms Nhu, a shaman from the Black Hmong Tribe of Mai Chau, Vietnam. Hand-carved from mother of pearl, featuring a spherical head. Each sphere is constructed from shell, carefully cut into discs, stacked, joined, and hand-bevelled to reveal the layers within. Look closely and you will discover the layered construction within every bead, revealing the quiet complexity of what first appears simple.
Hand-carved in Hanoi, Vietnam by specialist horn and shell artisans whose skills have been passed down through generations. Each piece is individually carved, shaped, sanded and polished entirely by hand. Produced in small quantities.
No two pieces are identical. Variations in colour, grain and pattern are a natural characteristic of the material.
Buffalo horn and shell are natural materials traditionally used throughout Vietnam for both decorative and functional objects. Each piece carries its own unique colour, texture and character.
• Materials: Mother-of-pearl shell
• Dimensions: Approx. 7.5cm length
• Care: Wipe with a damp cloth; avoid prolonged water exposure
• In stock
A hair comb object worn as a necklace, adorned with a cotton fabric blessed by Ms Nhu, a shaman from the Black Hmong Tribe of Mai Chau, Vietnam. Hand-carved from mother of pearl, featuring a spherical head. Each sphere is constructed from shell, carefully cut into discs, stacked, joined, and hand-bevelled to reveal the layers within. Look closely and you will discover the layered construction within every bead, revealing the quiet complexity of what first appears simple.
Hand-carved in Hanoi, Vietnam by specialist horn and shell artisans whose skills have been passed down through generations. Each piece is individually carved, shaped, sanded and polished entirely by hand. Produced in small quantities.
No two pieces are identical. Variations in colour, grain and pattern are a natural characteristic of the material.
Buffalo horn and shell are natural materials traditionally used throughout Vietnam for both decorative and functional objects. Each piece carries its own unique colour, texture and character.
• Materials: Mother-of-pearl shell
• Dimensions: Approx. 7.5cm length
• Care: Wipe with a damp cloth; avoid prolonged water exposure
• In stock
