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Back in the good old days when the world was in black and white it was never a problem to travel with the odd elephant hair bracelet on your arm but since then, political correctness and those plonkers at CITES have made it a bit more difficult. If you remember those times, you may well now have a bit of arthritis in you (as do I) and I guess it was this that inspired someone on this forum about a year ago, to ask if anyone made copper bracelets in the form of elephant hair bracelets. That question started a lot of communication between a lady jeweller Bahati mentioned and I and to cut a long story short, she finally managed to make a couple of samples (pics below). She's not sure on prices yet but they'll probably be in the region of US$90-100 for the ones made to resemble elephant hair and a bit less for the others. She's also trying to work out how to make doubles and trebles but they're obviously a lot harder to tie.... especially in copper. If that can be done, maybe also to sell a version that has a tritium watch mounted on it. I should say that my only involvement was to lend her some bracelets to use as patterns. If anyone is interested, please contact me and I'll be happy to give you her contact details.      | ||
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Pretty cool, although having a green band--and accompanying green stains on the skin--once oxidation sets in is something I'm all set on.  Since I'm not a bracelet kind of guy, no worries. Years ago in Kenya I saw them made of gold, and they were easy on the eyes, but if I ever have one, it'll be made of actual ele hair. Pretty metal work, in any event.______________________ Hunting: I'd kill to participate. | |||
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The idea of the copper and green band is that it relieves the symptoms of arthritis rather like copper grease is used to lubricate certain pieces of machinery...... and IMO it seems to help. | |||
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Ive had one exactly like the one that resembles the hair for at least 10 years now.. I bought it at the DSC show. My only complaint with it isnt the green stain, its that the damned thing LOVES to yank your arm hair out! And yes, I wore it while ele hunting! | |||
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They say the green stuff is quite toxic. in spain quite coomon on steel or an alloy of silver diego | |||
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Unless there's copper in the steel or silver alloy it wouldn't be the same stuff. | |||
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Now these look great and would last a long time. My hair bracelets seem to break down after time. Suppose soap etc. takes a toll even with lanolin applied. This is a great idea and sure is more attractive that the twisted copper. Elton Rambin Mail/Ship: 1802 Horse Hollow Rd. Barksdale, Texas 78828 Phone: 479 461 3656 Ranch: 830-234-4366 Check our Hunt & Class Schedule at www.ftwoutfitters.com 4 Rules of Gun Safety 1/ Treat all guns as though they are loaded. 2/ Never point the muzzle at anything you do not want to shoot. 3/ Do not put your finger on trigger until your sights are on target and you are ready to shoot. 4/ Be sure of your target and safe background. | |||
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I've given up with the real ones. They're either too big, too small, too dry or too damp.... or just on the damn way. The top section of my gunsafe is half full of the bloody things and I never wear them. The other half is full of hippo skin & elephant foot bangles and I never wear them either. Whinge over!  | |||
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This I wanna see! Pictures please, with you wearing them! Peter. Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong; | |||
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isn't an elephant foot sort of heavy to wear around your wrist and especially your neck?? Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… | |||
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I like the look of the band bracelet. I think it would look even better if the date and place of where the elephant was taken were to be engraved on it. I have several of the 3- and 4-knot real elephant hair bracelets in my collection and rarely wear them.  . | |||
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I have the real thing, I never wear it. I gave another to a lady friend. Damn, I'm so easy. Dave | |||
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Huh? Not sure we're communicating. Where I'm from, lots of roofs and other building parts were built with copper. Want to guess what a well-seasoned roof looks like after exposure to the air and other elements for awhile? Hint: it's not yellow, blue or pink. And I know for a fact that copper worn on skin stains after oxidation takes its toll. YMMV. ______________________ Hunting: I'd kill to participate. | |||
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Kamo, Yes, I think we might be talking at cross purposes. This http://www.jcregali.com/Articl...copper-bracelet.html is what I'm referring to but Google will also show you a lot more info on the subject. For those interested and for the piss takers. Hippo on the left made from the sub cutaneous skin and elephant on the right, made from the sub cutaneous skin of the pad of the foot. Here's the best quality 'treble' bangle I have or have ever seen. Made from elephant tail. hair.  | |||
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Hi Steve, it was me who started that lady's business  I had asked that question on the forum. Maybe you could ask her to send me a sample, it's not unlikely that we might be able to sell the bracelets here in Hermanus.Cheers, Klaus | |||
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NOW we know the truth on why Steve's legs are so short! he has been wearing a elephant foot. DAM he's tougher than I'm them things is heavy | |||
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Only on one foot mate which is why I keep walking round in circles.  | |||
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Dam I did not know we where walking in circles wish someone would have told me!! I just thought we where drunk  | |||
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PS I changed my mind send me one of each style of bracelet. when you get time | |||
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Those have been available in Kenya for at least the last fifteen years that I have been going there. They make them in sterling silver and copper. I have a bunch of them and the copper ones very rarely go green. It must either be the atmospheric conditions or your physical state that sets off the greening and none of us have yet worked out exactly what's behind it. I am due back down there soon so if anyone wants some let me know. | |||
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I have both on me at all times--mostly--. A real one on the left given to me by clients and a copper one on the right wrist and it dose leave a green line but only rarely. I just like what they mean to me and that is the only jewerly I would wear,hell I don't even wear the wedding ring !! go figure.......  life member of SCI life member of NRA NTA Master Scorer SCI Scorer for Rowland Ward www.african-montana-taxidermy.com | |||
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I saw several in Arusha at the big crafts mart in both silver and copper. Single only, though. | |||
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Hi Steve, Long time no see. Hope you are well. Please let me have info on these copper bracelets. Cheers Phil | |||
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Hello mate, Yeah, we're fine thanks and hope the same can be said of you and yours... I'll email you the info just now.  | |||
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+1 Mike | |||
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Mike, email sent buddy. | |||
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Yes, PC is a way for the weak to pull down the strong. Elephant hair bracelets are only for stateside wear these days. I'd be interested in one of copper. Rich DRSS | |||
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Rich, I don't have any connection with the company other than I lent them one or two of my originals to copy but I've sent you a PM with her email address. The company does have a website and I'll post their address when I find it....... if I find it! | |||
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Ah, that was easy.... here you go chaps: http://www.m2jewellery.com/ I'm not much for Tom Foolery (cockney rhyming slang for jewellery to you Johnny Foreigners ) but I have seen a fair bit of their work and it's very nice. I've gotta say I've got no idea how they make those gemsbuck horn bangles though.I don't see the copper bangles on the site so they might be special order. Hope that helps. | |||
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