90s African Medallion Necklace
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Info
This African Medallion Leather Necklace is made entirely of 100% genuine leather.
The shape of Africa is beautifully carved with detail and painted by hand with acrylic leather colors.
The leather is finished with a coating of glossy sheen to prevent the colors from peeling and from getting dirty.
Size of Medallion:- 2.5 inches in diameter
Thickness:- 5mm
Necklace:- The medallion is laced with leather rope, long enough for the medallion to hang around the chest.
Care
-Do not emerge the leather in water
-The leather can be cleaned with a lightly damp cloth
-Do not put around children as it can be a choking hazard.
History
The African Leather Medallion Necklace was introduced in the late 80s and early 90s, a time in which artists like Afrika Bambaata of the Universal Zulu Nation, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and Brand Nubians, were building a movement out of the creativity of a new generation of outcast youths with an authentic, liberating worldview. Hip hop around this time was educational, empowering, and fun with a focus of knowledge of self.
Knowledge of self meant understanding that all black people originated from Africa and as such, we were to embrace our culture and history with pride and dignity. A symbol of such pride was with the use of the African Medallion Leather Necklace. The necklace was made of leather, with the shape of Africa carved out of it and typically painted red, yellow, green and black. The African Medallion Leather Necklace replaced fat diamond chains and gold rope chains as a statement to dismiss the glorification of meaningless materialism in hip hop. The necklace had a great impact and reached not only hip hop groups, but also inmates who wanted to turn their life around, religious groups like the Nation of Islam and everyday individuals.
Unfortunately, this movement did not last as major record labels found it more profitable to capitalize on selling meaningless fantasies of drugs, sex, and money in hip hop.
Today, however many are still woke and although some still believe in meaningless fantasies, the majority do not. This is why I would like to re-introduce the African Medallion Leather Necklace as a constant reminder of where we come from and a celebration of African pride, culture, education and empowerment!
Shipping
- For domestic orders (order from USA), it typically takes 1-3 business days to receive your order after shipment.
- For order from UK, it typically takes 3-5 business days to receive your order after shipment.
- For order from Canada, it typically takes 5-12 business days to receive your order after shipment.
- For the rest of the rest of the world, it typically takes 10-20 business days to receive your order after shipment.
| Country | Processing Time |
Estimated Delivery Time (based on standard shipping rates) |
| USA (domestic) | 2-3 business days* | 1-3 business days |
| Canada | 2-3 business days* | 5-12 business days |
| United Kingdom | 2-3 business days* | 3-5 business days |
| Rest of the World | 2-3 business days* | 10-20 business days |
Returns/Refunds
Returns
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
We will allow an exchange at no additional cost if we made a mistake on your order.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please send your purchase back to the address on the package or contact us if you are unsure.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
Book with obvious signs of use
CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at myblackclothing@gmail.com.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged due to the fault of the seller. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at myblackclothing@gmail.com.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to the return address on the package.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
About us
Who We Are. We are a black owned enterprise with the mission of informing the misinformed of the beauty of being black.
Why We Do This. At My Black Clothing, we first hand understand the struggles and the negative portrayals that African-American's and people of color face among classmates, co-workers, strangers, and of course the media. We believe that people of color have a lot to offer the world and we want the world to hear us and recognize us as the incredible people we are.
What We Stand For. My Black Clothing stands for the kid that is bullied in school because of the color of his/her skin. My Black Clothing stands for the educated qualified black woman who did not get a call from a job application because of her unique last name. My Black Clothing stands for the innocent who have been harassed unnecessarily by police and other authorities.Simply put, My Black Clothing stands for black people.
What We Do. We celebrate black culture, education, and icons with the hope of uplifting each and every one of you.
How We Do It. Our products are made with a reminder of who were are and where we came from. Each shirt, sweater, hoodie and medallion is beautifully designed with an empowering message and a culturally inspired African design.