Description
ASTALI: African Snake Vertebrae Bracelet – Vintage Bone and Leather, 8″ Unisex
The African Snake Vertebrae Bracelet by ASTALI is one of designer Shannon De Jong’s signature creations — a striking unisex adornment crafted from authentic vintage African snake bones. Each bracelet is made from real snake vertebrae beads sourced from rural communities in Western Africa, strung onto a brown leather cord and finished with an antique-brass lobster clasp. The result is a tactile piece that carries both ancestral weight and timeless beauty.
In many African and global traditions, the snake embodies transformation, renewal, and spiritual wisdom. It sheds its skin to begin again, making it a powerful emblem of rebirth and self-evolution. The use of vertebrae rather than scales or fangs deepens this symbolism, highlighting the structure that gives the creature its movement and resilience — the very backbone of change.
Each vertebra is naturally formed and unique, with colour variations ranging from warm tan to deep brown. These tonal shifts reflect the diversity of life and the natural world that inspires ASTALI’s work. As the materials are reclaimed and vintage, no animals were harvested for production.
This bracelet honours ASTALI’s dedication to slow fashion and sustainable craft. The bones are carefully cleaned, restored, and reimagined into wearable art that celebrates rather than exploits nature. Every piece is handmade in Los Angeles, with the subtle imperfections of natural material adding to its authenticity and charm.
Wear it as a personal talisman of change or as a statement of appreciation for ethical design. Whether layered with other textures or worn alone, the African Snake Vertebrae Bracelet bridges the earthy and the sacred — a quiet nod to the cycle of life, death, and renewal.
Details:
- Genuine vintage African snake vertebrae
- Brown leather cord, 8 inches (medium fit)
- Antique-brass lobster clasp
- Handmade in Los Angeles by ASTALI
- Ethical, reclaimed materials; no animals harmed
- Unisex design
Now available at Wax Spiritual, where craftsmanship meets symbolic adornment.
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