MAMA ARTILLERY NECKLACE
MAMA ARTILLERY NECKLACE
Handmade in Ethiopia from recycled ammunition, this piece has a heavyweight, quality feel and is the perfect piece to gift a mom.
- Made of infinitely recyclable solid brass
- Featuring round charm with the cursive text "mama"
- 17 inches long with an additional 2 inches of chain extension for a max length of 19 inches
- Best stored away from humidity and polished with brasso, steel wool, a lemon juice scrub, or warm water and soap
Impact: Amidst conflict and military practices, Ethiopians across the country collect discarded ammunition. These brass bullets are then heated and hand hammered into individual beads that are then strung by female artisans into the pieces you know and love.
- Ships anywhere in U.S.
- Supports Artisan Makers
- Secure payments
- Fair Trade
The artillery collection represents redemption. Giving something that had the power to cause pain and destruction, and using it to empower change.
The piece of jewelry in this collection comes from Ethiopian women who specialize in working with recycled bullet casing left over from the war between Ethiopia and Enitrea over a decade ago. These bullets have been stockpiled and crafted into beads you can see in bracelets, earrings and necklaces.