Iphoco: umfana neckpiece.

This is a necklace made out of silver and blue turquoise glass beads (see fig 1). The neckpiece is manufactured with a traditional stringing of beads and the use of chain mail techniques (see fig 2). The design process derives from the milestone (Umfana) (Iphoco) is a neckpiece that is worn by umfana. I wanted to create a replica of the (Iphoco) incorporating silver to attempt to give the piece value. This piece of jewellery shows the glamour of the Umfana lifestyle.

fig 1 - Rozani. B., (2019) Iphoco neck piece.

fig 2 - Rozani. B., (2019) Iphoco (chain mail) chain.