Nyami Nyami is a mythical snake like creature from the great, green greasy Zambezi river. A river that surges down between Zambia and Zimbabwe into the Kariba dam. This mythical talisman has become a favorite amongst travellers who have dared to bungee jump the bridge at Victoria falls. Available as silver Nyami Nyami pendants and gold Nyaminyami charms.Considered a lucky African charm, for protection, and sometimes a symbol for Ubuntu.
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Nyaminyami pendants Beautifully crafted in silver and gold. Nyami Nyami charms often worn by those daring to bungee jump the bridge at Victoria
Sometimes considered and excelent symbol for Ubuntu, and is considered a lucky African charm. Nyami Nyami's popularity has grown and grown. Being a unique myth in Africa, and representing qualities of sharing and self sacrifice, it make a fine symbol for the much talked about concept of Ubuntu. The myth of Nyami is a great tale, filled with acts of bravery, kindness and and like any epic story, that of lost love. The story of Nyami Nyami has villians and heroes, poloticians and greed, set in an Era of change in Africa.
If you would like us to make a nyami nyami pendant for you - send us a mail. We can make the jewelry in gold or silver - and we have a lot more sizes than shown on the website. Our workshops are in South Africa. This representation of Nyami Nyami is ours - the pendants and charms are in full 3d, meaning the are detailed all the way around the piece, like a small sculpture.