Traditional African jewelry is phenomenally interesting with numerous domains branching out and each having substantial depth. It has been and is a researcher's paradise. Such jewelry items of Africa adorned both men and women. These comprised of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, nose rings, anklets, head bands, hair clasps, pins that bedecked the necks, ears, arms, legs, toes, hair and waist. At times, the pieces were pierced, sewn or strapped to body parts.