What is the hottest topic during these days? Absolutely it’s 2010 FIFA world cup in African. So now African jewelry crafts is hot among kids. Let’s have a look at African jewelry crafts for kids.
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2010 FIFA world cup bring African jewelry crafts for kids
2010-07-01 17:52:00
Generally speaking, African jewelry crafts display wealth, securing position of royalty. Even the smallest of jewels served to illustrate money, status and power. Craft fun designs while teaching kids about traditions and rituals of the African people. There are three main types of African jewelry crafts.
Cowrie shell brooch
You can teach your Kids to make a cowrie shell brooch, and they can learn about African culture. Cowrie shells were once the most popular currency in Africa, held higher than gold coins and used as bride wealth, fine payments and as tokens to the gods. If they like, they can add design to the brooch by gluing another ring of shells on top of the base layer, continuing to make a pyramid or other preferred pattern.
Coral Necklace
Kids can get some information of the Benin sect of African culture while crafting a coral necklace. Although the King and Queen of Benin wore coral headpieces and crowns, your craft project can be simpler.
Hiccup Necklace
If you and your kids are going to have a trip to the beach, do not forget to have them gather seashells to make African jewelry craft. To stay true to tradition, drill a small hole in each shell and string them on a leather cord; you can also just use regular string or cord. The Africans believed this necklace would cure their hiccups soon after wearing it.
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