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Just saw a few of these for sale the other day. You can have a look at them at 'Bead Paradise'. They have got quite a few examples, One, Two, Three, Four or otherwise put Yoruba into the search function. They are a lovely team, so perhaps they might be able to help you with more info.
Dear Ajali; This necklace looks very beautiful and seems very heavy! Congratulations, this is definitely something nice to have! With kind regards. Peter
Thank you Zambezi and Peter. I checked the Bead Paradise site. Similar pieces advertised as Yoruba rather than Igbo. Maybe both peoples make these. I queried Bead Paradise and will post a reply when I receive one. I also searched Yoruba and Igbo and found this interesting cultural comparison essay.
http://www.nairaland.com/1496083/igbos-yorubas-cultural-comparison#...
I like the professional and detailed work on the pendant. It makes me feel that those master smiths who work on these ethnic jewelleries did love their work and spend long times to produce some treasures that lasted till today. Beautiful piece with the very nice chain.
Dear Mustafa, thank you for making that point. It is true that so many pieces take love and patience. Maybe that's the reason we love the ethnic jewelry. We can feel what has gone into it.