Bamoum Tribal Necklace Very Large Cast Bronze Beads Bamoum, Bamum, Bamoun, Vera or Yoruba Peoples Cameroon , Nigeria Mid 20th Century Collected by naturalist and philanthropist, Eli Weiss in the 1980’s. 19" long as photographed chieftain bead is 4" long auxiliary oblong beads are 1.5" long weight : 1 pound 11 ounces or .77 kilograms Lost Wax Cast Bronze Beads. Old Tag reads : 'Bamoum Necklace Mens Ritual Ceremonial Dances' Impressive size and weight. Display of status and prosperity. Excellent Service with FREE & FAST SHIPPING Great Earth LLC Carbondale, Colorado