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- Welcome to the Ethnic Jewels Magazine Archive. This is a collection of objects and information which was shared in our Facebook communities. The information is arranged in a fully searchable database which I hope you will enjoy using Thank you for visiting and also for contributing. Warmest wishes Sarah ETHNIC JEWELS MAGAZINE
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelian Donohoe This is a silver amulet or talisman box with the name of God engraved upon one side in Arabic and a flower on the other side and it would have been proscribed for the wearer to be helped in the cult with prayers and invocations placed … Continue reading "Amulet – Egypt"tags: allah, amulet, arabic, Egypt, Egyptian silver, engraved silver, pendant, Silver, symbols and protection, talisman
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Hindu Pilgrim’s silver Krishna amulet pendant Necklace (Chhedi ka Jantar). Rajasthan, India 19th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Hindu pilgrim’s silver Ganesh amulet pendant (Chhedi ka Jantar). Rajasthan, India. 19th-early 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste From Himachal Pradesh, Northern India. High percentage silver and enamel-work. Collected in the Mandi area during the 1980s. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste From Himachal Pradesh, Northern India. High percentage silver and enamel-work. Collected in the Mandi area during the 1980s. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder House Jewel or amulet from Mongolia, early 20th Century. Made from silver, rich enamels and beads. Click here to see original post
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris An Amulet from Northern Oman made from silver. Featuring ayat al- kursi from Surat albarqra, the second sura of the Quran. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Amulet from Uzbekistan country – Uzbekistan (Bukhara). Silver gilt, turquoise beads, and a large agate. Amulet for a horse, or to hang on a wall. Circa 1900. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste A rare amulet box from Rajasthan, India. Can be opened on the side. The backside shows a flower, which usually stand for the Tree-of-Life: the roots in the underworld, the stem in our world and the flower with the gods. Silver, glass stones. 4,5cm x 4,4cm, … Continue reading "Amulet box – India"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Silver, Ethiopian amulet boxes, which are also commonly found in Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver amulets and scroll holders from Ethiopia. All are dated pre-1930. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian silver prayer amulets, used for a protective purpose. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean fertility anklet (original one of a set), made in weighty good silver of 835/1000. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean fertility anklet (originally one of a set), with great file grain work, and made of weighty good 835/1000 silver. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian anklet, one of what should be a pair, worn during special occasions. Solid silver with gold plating and engraved pattern on the body. Dated approximately 1900. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Cast brass, one part anklet (wankidi) worn by the Lambadi or Banjara gypsy women, Central India. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Pair of silver and coral anklets from Kabyle, Algeria. Dated 19th/20th century. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver, Ethiopian anklets, from the Wollo region. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian 19th century anklet of heavy silver, with gild and with an underlay of red foil underneath, decorated with tiny bells and glass. These sets are given as a bridal dowry by Nobility. Guilding is done with permission of the King or Emperor, at that time … Continue reading "Anklets – Ethiopia"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of heavy, silver gilded Ethiopian anklets, used as part of a wealthy Amhara nobility wedding dowry. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver Ethiopian/Eritrean anklets chains (they come in sets of 2 original). They are rolled on till the ankle and rest partly on the feet. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of solid silver anklets from Ethiopia or Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste A Pair of footbangles from Rajasthan, India, Silver. Can be worn around the wrist too. The front slides open to the side. 6cm diameter, 120 grams. Click here to see original post.
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Silver anklets from Gujarat, India. Protective patterns are seen punched into the silver in a circular shape on one, triangular on the other. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Alaa Eddine Posted by – Joost Daalder Anklets from Morocco. Solid silver, silver gilt filigree, red velvet fabric. Circa 1850-1925. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A pair of anklets from the Ibo (Igbo) tribe of Nigeria. Made of Brass. Ibo females wore these anklets as a symbol of their status such as higher ranked. The women that wore these anklets were unable to perform daily domestic duties. Click here to see original … Continue reading "Anklets – Nigeria"
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver anklets probably made in Oman (Indian in character). The front of each anklet is more than 7 cms high, and the pieces are very heavy. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Two Anklets from Tamil Nadu, Southern India Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Bazuband (ornament for the upper arm) from the Banjara in Maharashtra, India, It was made from an embroidered cotton piece and cowrie shells. Click here to see original post.tags: arm ornament, armband, Banjara, Bazuband, cotton, cowrie shells, embroidery, India, Maharashta, shells
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver, upper arm bracelets from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. These would often be used as part of a dowry. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver upper arm bracelets from the Harrar region of Ethiopia, often worn as bridal jewellery. Click here to see the original post.tags: arm bands, arm ornament, armband, armlet, Bracelet, Bracelets, bridal, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Harrar, Harrargue, Silver, silver bracelets, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Upper arm bracelets made of bronze, from Ethiopia. They are decorated with protective eye symbols and other mystic symbols. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This is an upper arm cuff worn by the Naga people; made from wood to resemble ivory. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Arm Ornament from the Naga, Orissa, India. Made in lost-wax cast from a copper alloy. 9cm long, diameter 8cm18/19th century. This type is called heirloom bangle. Jacobs – The Nagas, page 264-265. Catalogue of Barbier-Mueller. Click here to see original post.tags: arm ornament, armband, bangle, copper, copper alloy, India, Indian Jewellery, lost-wax cast, Naga, orissa
- Photo credit – Susi JonstonPosted by – Joost Daalder A silver, adjustable armband from the Miao in Southwest China. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Pair of silver arm bands from the Rashaida peoples of Yemen, Saudi Arabia and East Africa. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Silver armband from Egypt. Silver filigree work and red glass or carnelian stone. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste A pair of ivory upper arm braceletts from the Konyak Naga, India and Myamar. 11cm diameter, 1064 gramms, 19th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder A high quality silver gilt and carnelian “Asyk”. Worn as a Turkomen protective amulet. Second half of the 20th century. Click here to see original posttags: agates, amulet, asyk, carnelian, Silver, silvergilt, symbols and protection, Turkmenistan, Turkomen
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder Heart-shaped back pendant (Asyk) which may represent a spearhead, symbolising protection. Worn centrally connecting hair braids. Central Asia: Tekke Turkoman people; early 20th c. Silver, gilding & carnelians. Click here to see original posttags: agates, amulet, asyk, carnelian, hair adornment, pendant, Silver, silvergilt, symbols and protection, Turkmenistan, Turkomen
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Rare example of Oceanic jewellery. This bag is from the Western part of the island of New Guinea (generally feferred to a Papua). This piece is made of boars’ tusk, cassowary bone and fibre which includes yellow orchid fibre. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A silver bazuband from Syria. This example is inscribed with a celebrated Shia’a invocation in the central square. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These are Imam beads used for prayer strands. They are common and used in many countries. The beads photographed here were sourced from Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Low grade turquoise breads from China. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of antique, dark red beads from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of resin beads from Ethiopia and some bakelite beads. These beads are worn for protection in Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A display of the refined filigree worked beads of Ethiopia. The two upper right are old ones from 1930s. The upper left one and the bottom middle & left are copies from the 1980s. They are of silver known as Felash, meaning pure silver. To make … Continue reading "Beads – Ethiopia"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of different shapes of Jimma/Kaffa/Wollega, silver beads from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak This is an original part of an Ethiopian, Wollo, Harrarque necklace, consisting of silver balls, and glass old trade beads of Italy,Murano. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian resin beads, and German Bakelite beads. In Ethiopia they are worn to ward off evil and sickness. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Beads from Northern India likely from the Sikkim or Kashmir region, 1960’s-1970’s. Click here to see original post
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These silver beads are named after a local fruit (buah junkun), worn by the noble women of Lampung, Indonesia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Hollow, silver gilded beads of various dimensions. South Sumatra, Indonesia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Fine examples of silver inlaid, ebony wood beads from Mauritania. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Moroccan Tamagoute beads. Usually worn liberally in necklaces and fibula chains in the South and near Tiznit. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm An example of a Carnelian bead from Tibet. Pema Reka is the name for the ancient Tibetan variety of Carnelian bead, with many from at least the 12th Century and are distinctive in their age and colour. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Four large, chunky, natural vintage coral from Tibet/Nepal. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Silver beads from Yemen. They are about 16mm in diameter and weigh 8 grams each. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Beads from Yemen, from the North of Sana’a, close to the border of Saudi Arabia and Najran Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver gilt, niello and pink foil belt from Armenia, circa 1900. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver belt composed of talismanic tubular beads and a crescent-shaped amulet on a silver chain (“patti aranjanam”). Kerala, India, mid 20th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver Ta’wiz ( Amulet ) Belt from Kerala, southern India. This one has been repurposed as a Necklace Click here to see the original post
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver and enameled belt ( Kardhani ) from Himachal Pradesh or Uttar Pradesh, India. Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Woman’s belt (“sangilot”) of ikat cloth and conus (“conus litteratus”) shells, with a brass counterweight at the back. The Philippines, northern Luzon: Bontoc people; early 20th c., but some shells are much older. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Large silver belt, with very small gold coin detail. Described as worn by Muslim women in Kerala. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Belt from Bukhara, Uzbekistan Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This is a belt ornament worn by women in the Ladakh region of India. It consists of a central copper alloy endless knot medallion, with strands of blue glass beads substituted for what would usually be cowrie shells. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daadler A two-piece belt ornament from Tibet. Made from silver, coral, turquoise and amber. Circa. 1900. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An ornate silver gilded belt and pair of anklets, worn by nobility in Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit -Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Raja’s gold betel nut box (“kelembut hamayan”); its decoration relates to Sumba’s creation myth. Indonesia, Sumba; 19th/20th c. Almost pure 24 carat gold. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A body torque from Ethiopia, also worn by the Rashaida people. Some bells and one bail missing from a silver base, decorated with the typical Turkoman influence from the Turkish Invasion in the 17th century. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver body torque, with decoration in file grain and granulates in a floral design, but with a couple of bells missing. Commonly worn by the Bilen people of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit : Monica Chiodi Posted by: Monica Chiodi A spiked bracelet made of silver from Afghanistan Coin Dated as 1952 Hazara People Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit – Anne FierensPosted by – Anne Fierens A light weight, gilded silver cuff from Afghanistan. Stones are carnelian and coral. Vintage or new production, not antique. Often worn by women to weddings and ceremonies. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Bracelet of silver, coral and enamel from Algeria (Great Kabylia), circa 1900. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Algerian silver braceletAures mountains and Chaouia, Algeriaearly 20th century. Click here to see original post.tags: Algeria, Algerian jewellery, Aures mountains, bakelite, Bracelet, Islamic, Kabyle, North Africa, Silver
- Photo credit – unknownPosted by – Anne Fierens A souvenir bracelet from the Maghreb, mixed silver alloy. Circa 1930s. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit-Tess Axson Johson Bracelet from China Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This is a silver, enamelled Makara bracelet from China. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A Manchurian bracelet, with beads made from carnelian and jet. China. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A Manchurian bracelet made from black coral. China. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This bracelet is made from a bronze/brass material and may originate from Tibet or Nepal but true date, origin and material are unknown. Dong/Miao, Guizhou, China given as origin by Kajetan Fiedorowicz Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A decorated silver bracelet from Ethiopia. (The ring in the photo is included for scale). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian, silver Jimma bracelet, where the endings have been decorated with protective eyes symbols. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver, Ethiopian, Jimma, heavy bracelet. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit-Tess Axson Johnson Two bracelets from Guinea Bissau Click here to see original post
- Photo credit : Joost Daalder Posted by : Joost Daalder Solid gold sheet and ruby bracelet from India, 19th century. Features 66 rubies. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit : Michael Backman Gallery LtdPosted by : Joost Daalder A red-stained, Indian gold bracelet from Madras, India. Set with rubies. Circa 1850. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Michael Backman Posted by – Joost Daalder Silver bracelet from Southern India or Sri Lanka, 19th century. From Michael Backman. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Pair of Ladakh conch shell bracelets from India, early 20th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Maharaja’s enamelled, heavy gold bracelet set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald.India, probably Hyderabadcirca 1750 or earlier. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Siver gilt, filigree cuff with coloured glass stones. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit: Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver bracelet from Indonesia. Known as Djokja work. Click here to see the original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A carved Tridacna (giant clam shell) bracelet, Indonesia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A gold-washed, silver bracelet from Lampung in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Gold Filigree Minangkabau gold bracelet (Galang Gadang).Minangkabau People, West Sumatra, Indonesia19th century Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Silver bracelet purchased in Egypt. “Deblij M’fakran” from Lybia. The name literally means tortoise shaped bracelet or Tortoise bracelet. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe North African, Mauritanian ebony bangle. Fine silver wire spirals. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A silver bracelet from North-Western Morocco featuring a ‘Ouezzane’ hallmark. Click here to see original post
- An antique silver bracelet from the Sirouan Mountains in Morocco. The piece would likely have belonged to a woman of the Ait Serrouchen people. Possibly from Tazenacht or Talouine Click here to see the original post
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A bracelet from Morocco, central Anti-atlas. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Linda PastorinoPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver bracelet with open work; 19th century; Oman. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit : Sarah CorbettPosted by : Joost Daalder A matched antique set of Gokhru cuffs from Pakistan. The smaller spikes at the back of the pieces in three rows are an unusual addition. Click here to see the original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A bracelet from Russia, made up of silver, niello silver, turquoise and coral. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Fine, Sri Lankan silver bracelet.Sri Lanka.19th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste A silver bracelet from Yemen. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A small silver bracelet from Yemen, with very refined file grain work. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Hinged bracelet carrying the stamp of the Bosani (Baswani) family, who were the most famous family of jewellers, in Yemen, of their time. North Yemen, early/mid 20th c. Superb Yemeni workmanship; high quality silver. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Silver, Ethiopian bracelet and scroll-box, both with examples of Ottoman influence on their décor. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, Bracelet, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Ottoman, scroll box, scroll holder, silver bracelets
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A silver Manchurian bracelet, with beads made from carnelian and jet. China. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Two bracelets produced by the Afar people in Djibouti, East Africa. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver bracelets from Eritrea. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver bracelets from the Harrar town in Ethiopia and are popular among the Hadarre women of that area. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A selection of very small size old engagement bracelets from Ethiopia. Small in size because engagements could be as early as 9 yrs old. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of antique solid silver of Ethiopia, known as Jimma bracelets. All from before 1930, except the one on the far right, which is from Addis Ababa, 1960-70. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A display of four children’s silver bracelets from the Ethiopia Harrar region. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of solid silver bracelets from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of Ethiopian silver Rashaida upper arm bracelets and a single anklet. Similar examples can also be found in Eritrea and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, anklet, Bracelet, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Rashaida, silver bracelets, Yemen
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of small, solid silver bracelets from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of small sized, silver engagement bracelets from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver Ethiopian/Eritrean bracelets. The designs are from different regions. The silver shield is a product of the 1970s, done by a skilled silversmith in Addis Ababa, who liked to show his skill in the fine file grain work. Felash (pure) silver for the … Continue reading "Bracelets – Ethiopia/Eritrea"
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Gujarati, silver, makra head bracelets. Late 19th century. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These silver bracelets are shaman bracelets from Laos and are hollow, with a rolling rattle inside. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Anne FierensPosted by – Anne Fierens A collection of antique, good quality silver bracelets from Laos. Purchased in Luang Prabang. Mixed ages and qualities of silver, but all antique and can be attributed to tribal groups of Laos. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A pair of aluminium Berber bracelets from Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit: Sigrid Van Roode Post by: Sigrid Van Roode Silver bracelets form Essaouria in Morocco Click here to see the original post
- Posted by- Sigrid Van Roode Photo credit-Sigrid Van Roode Two silver bracelets from Essaouira, Morocco. Click here to see original post
- Photo Credit: Sigrid Van Roode Posted by: Sigrid Van Roode Bracelets from South Morocco. The crude work is that of the late production 1950’s/1970’s (?) to cater for the rural folks still attached to old shapes but the workmanship is very decadent and poor (not negative for the bracelets but just comparatively on the technical … Continue reading "Bracelets – Morocco"
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Pair of Palestinian woman’s silver bracelets (Saba’ Wiyat or Sleitat Fadda). Palestinian People, Sinai (Egypt), Hebron (Palestine) circa 1900. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Solid silver bracelets from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two open small size, silver bracelets from Yemen. These two are from separate pairs as they are slightly different in design. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver bracelets and cuffs from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, Bracelet, Bracelets, Cuffs, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Silver, silver bracelets
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver bracelets and cuffs from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These bracelets originate from Benin, West Africa and were used during Vodun or Orisha ceremonies. The main materials used are burlap, cowrie shells and small beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Breastplate (Tema, Tambe, or Tepatu). Large Tema ornament.Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands. First part of the 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Woman’s collar and large breastplate (“bukau”). Central Asia: Tekke-Turkoman people, early 20th century. Height (with collar) 49 cm; height of breastplate with tassels 34.5 cm. Silver, gilding, carnelians. Click here to see original post.tags: breastplate, carnelian, Central Asia, collar, gilt, Necklace, Silver, tekke-turkoman, turkoman, Turkomen
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Sri Lankan silver and gold brooch/pendant set, with Matara ‘Diamonds’. Coastal Regions, Sri Lanka. 19th century. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Belt buckle from China, Early 20th Century, Tourmaline stone. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These are Kazakh buttons, named Tuyme. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A container made from wood and silver, imitating a conch shell used by Buddhist monks in Tibet to carry ritual items. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Chest piece from Sikkim, India. A recent manufacture (likely circa 1990s) which is aesthetically aged using black paste and a piece of old cloth textile applied to the back. Click here to see original post
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A gold choker from Turkey, featuring coins and stones. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean choker and anklet; both are gilded silver. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, anklet, choker, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, gilded, Silver, silver gilt
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Old Spool Type Shell Money, Sulka, New Britain. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Yemen choker necklace. Made in good silver with tiny bells on each bead. These necklaces are also worn in Ethiopia in Harrar and Tigrai. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Man’s ceremonial decorative comb (“suar sair”), worn horizontally at the back of the head. Indonesia, Tanimbar, village of Alusikarwain; 19th c. Wood and bone. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean Coptic/Orthodox neck crosses. Old/antique, good silver. Protective symbols. They vary from Axum,Lalibella, Dessie and Shoa designs. Click here to see original post.tags: Axum, coptic cross, cross pendant, Dessie, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Lalibella, Orthodox crosses, Shoa, Silver
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian Coptic/Orthodox silver crosses.These crosses were hand made in the 1970s. They are not done in the lost wax system, but sawn from sheets of silver. This way a lot less silver was used. All of these are Lalibella design crosses. Click here to see original … Continue reading "Coptic crosses – Ethiopia"
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopia/Eritrea, good silver, 1900-1930s, Small size beauties of Coptic/Orthodox neck crosses. Made with the lost wax system and added refined filigree and granulate work. Top craftsmanship of the Ethiopian silversmiths. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A Southern cross or boghdad from Morocco or possibly Mauritania. Click here to see original post.tags: boghdad, compass, cross, cross pendant, Mauritania, Morocco, Sahara, saharan jewellery, Silver, southern Morocco, tuareg
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver cuff from Eritrea, the Rashaida tribe. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A wide, silver Ethiopian cuff. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A Naga cuff, India. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Kazakh Parcel-Gilt silver bracelet, Kazak People, Central Asia.Early 20th century. Click here to see original post.tags: gilt, gold plating, granular work, Kazakh, Kazakhstan, Parcel-gilt, red glass, Silver, silver gilt
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe The opening has been welded shut, traditional Tunisian bird bangle. inner diameter 6.5cms, height 7cms. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Tekke Fire-Gilded Gilt Silver Cuff Bracelet. Tekke people, Central Asia, including Afghanistan. 19th-20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Wendy Morland, PinterestPosted by – Joost Daalder One of a pair of elaborate cuffs in Turkmen style having high style Russian enamelling and carnelian inlay. Created as a gift for the daughter of a Khan of Uzbekistan and presented as a gift by the jeweller in patronage. Ca. late 19th c Uzbekistan. … Continue reading "Cuff – Uzbekistan"
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These Kabylie cuffs from Algeria are dated, by the enamel colours used, to be pre-1930’s. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Pair of cuff bracelets, crafted in Egypt. From the Siwa Oasis region. Hallmarked silver, with “Mohammad el Mekkawy” in both square and tughra shaped stamps. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Silver cuffs from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver cuffs from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of Ethiopian, silver cuffs. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of heavy silver cuffs, from the Kaffa/Jimma region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of Ethiopian, silver cuffs, where the middle band shows a floral type design and a large diamond shape with fine granulates is attached. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Superb pair of silver spiked cuff bracelets (Azbi n’Iquorrain).Ait Atta Berber People, South-Eastern Moroccoearly 20th century. Click here to see original post.tags: amazigh, berber, Cuffs, defense Bracelets, Islamic, Morocco, North Africa, Silver, silver bracelets
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Colourful beaded cuffs, worn by the Yoruba in Nigeria. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A pair of silver Turkmen cuffs. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A wide pair of silver Turkmen cuffs, attributed to the Teke tribe. 19th Century. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of large Rashaida, silver cuffs from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These large silver ear ornaments, with enamel decoration, are dated 20th Century from Yunnan, China. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver earspoons from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These ear ornaments, made of silver and turquoise, were worn by humble women in Central Tibet during the 20th Century. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder Burmese amber ear plug adornment from Myanmar (Burma), Kachin state, Hkahku people. Early to mid 20th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Earrings with rare, traditional composition & construction. Silver & leather. Afghanistan. Each of the 14 parts is 19cm long. Click here to see original post.
- Picture Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A pair of damaged earrings, possibly from Afghanistan although this is undetermined. Afghanistan confirmed by Francois Villaret Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Solid silver, finely worked earrings belonging to the Dong minority of Southwest China. Circa 20th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo Credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman This pair of silver hoop earrings is pierced and engraved with flower basket motifs. Such earrings were popular among merchant classes in southern China during the later Qing Dynasty, in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two single silver earrings from Ethiopia. These delicate earrings were/are worn on the top part of the ear, on one side only. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit: Sigrid Van Roode Posted by: Sigrid Van Roode A pair of Rajasthani earrings in silver with gold foil, coral, turquoise and glass beads. Click here to see the original post
- Posted by- Sigrid Van Roode Photo credit-Sigrid Van Roode Earrings from Rajasthan featuring silver, gold foil, coral, turquoise and glass beads. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A pair of earrings with Persian enamelling, Iran. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit : Linda PastorinoPosted by : Joost Daalder Long silver, coral, agate and enamel earrings from the Ordos culture, Mongolia. Late 19th / early 20th c. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Classic earrings from Ait Ouaouzguit in Morocco, the chain helps to fix it to the head scarf. Featuring foiled glass and silver. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Traditional earrings from Ait Ouaouzguit in Morocco. Click here to see original post.tags: Ait Ouaouzguit, earrings, Enamel, Khamsa, Morocco, red glass, Silver, symbols and protection, temporals
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A pair of earrings from Oman, featuring coral and protective talismans. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A pair of talismanic earrings from North Oman. Silver & branch coral. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A pair of Kochi earrings from Waziristan Silver with turquoise beads Click here to see the original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm These earrings are possibly brass or gold-washed, worn by Hill Tribe people in Thailand. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian, silver earspoon. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver earspoons from Ethiopia, dated from the 1920s. These were often worn as pendants on necklaces. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of antique solid silver Ethiopian earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian earspoons, made of good silver using the lost wax system, with filigree added afterwards. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A few Ethiopian, silver earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver Ethiopian earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of large, hinged, silver Ethiopian earspoons. The influence of the Ottoman period can be seen in these styles. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian, silver earspoons. These are from the early 20th Century. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of small Ethiopian highland earspoon pendants, made of silver. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean large sized, hinged, silver earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of medium sized, silver Ethiopian/Eritrean earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of small, Ethiopian/Eritrean silver earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of medium sized, Ethiopian/Eritrean silver earspoons. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Kabyle or Algerian fibula originally, cast silver 7cms diameter. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Algerian fibula chain with boxes and hands, plus small cylindrical holders for corals which would have amuletic properties. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A Kabyle fibula from Algeria, with replacement central pin. Featuring enamel work and coral. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Algerian fibula chain with boxes and hands, plus small cylindrical holders for corals which would have amuletic properties. “TAQLID/ TAGLID / TAKLID” the root name comes from the semetic root “QLD” through arabic “QILADA” which literally means “Necklace, haging around neck..”. Its use was known through … Continue reading "Fibula Chain – Algeria"
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder A Dala , Kapkap or forehead adornment from Roviana Lagoon, Solomon Islands. Made from organic materials available to Indigenous peoples including clam shell, turtle shell, fibre and cloth. Prior to 1908. Click here to see original post
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A frontal, possibly from from Western Ourrzazate to central Anti-Atlas in the Siroua mountain region. Dating back to late 18th century to very early 19th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A long strand of Czech, moulded, clear glass beads. Clear glass amulets imitating the shape of metal scroll containers for prayers or holy texts. Made from circa 1920s. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit : Michael Backman Ltd Posted by : Sarah Corbett Mediterranean, India or perhaps Central Java, Indonesia circa 700-1000AD or earlier This strand of 22 glass beads (21 graduated spherical beads and one central rectangular, pillow-shaped bead) is a mixture of ancient glass beads that have gold foil folded into the glass giving striations, … Continue reading "Glass gold foil beads – Java"
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari Gold Earings from Gujerat in India Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit : Linda PastorinoPosted by : Joost Daalder Pair of exceptional quality Chinese hair sticks, featuring minute enamelling on silver. 19th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver ornament in the shape of a mandala (“dnul-dun-dkar”); central lotus flower set with a turquoise; worn at the back of the head. India, Lahul; early 20th c. Silver and turqoise. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder A pearl-shell hair ornament (“dunkertsa”), worn at the back of the head, from Lahul in India, and early 20th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Triangular hair ornament. It is 14.3 cm high in total. From the Gayo Alas in Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The materials used to create this piece are suasa and silver. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Hair piece made of a good silver alloy. This example is from northern Laos, and the Kim Mun Lantien Sha Yao people. It is called a “celestial crown”, is early (19th/20th c), and is made by girls at puberty, in a time-consuming process, out of a silver … Continue reading "Hair adornment – Laos"
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder Hair adornment or plait decoration called “Satschmondschuk”. This example belongs to the Yomud people of Turkmenistan. It features gilt silver and carnelians. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Hair decoration ornaments, old/antique from Eritrea, They are braided in on top near the forehead. Very rare pieces. in good silver. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Susan L. Beningson CollectionPosted by – Joost Daalder Ivory and gold comb with ruby knob (front) Karnataka, India. Late 18th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit : Allan Stone Collection, New YorkPosted by : Joost Daalder Comb from the lesser Sunda islands, Timur, Indonesia. Carved from turtle shell and buffalo horn and pinned together with old bronze or brass pegs. Early 20th century. Height: 6 in / 15.2 cm Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Ornamental lacquered comb from Lampung, south Sumatra, Indonesia. Materials: wood, silver alloy, lacquer, gilding. Likely early 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder Japanese hair comb from the early 19th century. Materials include tortoiseshell, black lacquer, Togidashi maki-e (clear lacquer). Click here to view original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Japanese hair comb which dates back to the late Edo period (1603 – 1868) and is quite large. It is made of wood which has been beautifully painted (using lacquer and gilding). It has an attached rim made of silver, with silver tassels. Click here to … Continue reading "Hair comb – Japan"
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A gold washed, tortoise shell Sri Lankan hair comb. Late 19th – early 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Kondakoora hair pin from Sri Lanka. Featuring rose cut stones, probably antique zircons. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This jade hairpin is a mass-produced, factory made example, imitating a handmade Quin Jadeite from China. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Bronze Ethiopian Coptic priest’s hand cross, made in the lost wax system. Decorated in a combination of Lalibella(birds) and the Gondar angles. The wooden drinking cup is a church cup with the Gondar Angels as decoration. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bronze, coptic, coptic cross, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Gondar, hand cross, Lalibella, lost-wax cast
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A selection of Ethiopian/Eritrean Priests’ handcrosses, done in 600-800 silver, not plate. Three are Axum/Lalibella designs and the small one from Gondar. from about 1950 and 1930. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Three Ethiopian/Eritrean Coptic priest hand crosses, in good silver 800/1000. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic, coptic cross, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, hand cross, Silver
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder A fine Tibetan head ornament, made of high quality silver, corals, and turquoises; 19th/20th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver head cover from Turkey (“tepelik”), possibly from the Denizli area. The fine filigree is a particularly striking feature of the piece, and is clearly visible. It is 19th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit – South Australian MuseumPosted by – Joost Daalder A ceremonial headdress (peng koem) from Papua New Guinea’s Melpa people in West Highlands Province. Materials used include human hair, rattan, resin, ochre, orchid fibre, green beetles and white baler shell. Click here to see original post.tags: beetles, headress, human hair, Melpa people, ochre, orchid fibre, organic, papau new guinea, papua new guinea, rattan, resin, shell
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver head ornament, worn by the Bilen people in Eritrea. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit: Monica Chiodi Posted by: Monica Chiodi Bijou de coiffure- Head Piececalled ” Charwita “from Mauritania.Worn by dancers Guedra.Round “tafoun” shells, “zebra” shells, carnelian and agate beads, three silver and green agate tiny rings. Last picture from Angela Fisher – Africa Adorned – book To see the original post click here
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Headdress of Ordos Mongolian married woman. China, Inner Mongolia, Ordos people; 19th/20th c. Silver, coral, Peking glass, turquoise, malachite, agate, enamel, cloth. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A Headdress from Morocco, Anti-Atlas, featuring blue and red glass. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A classic Ait Atta headpiece, silver, Morocco early to mid 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder Phami-Akha Headdresses from Thailand. Silver, textile, glass beads, silver coins, dyed goat’s hair, chicken feathers & baboon fur. Dated mid-19th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver Headdress ( Assaba) which is worn in both Tunisia and Algeria. Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Turkoman woman’s silver forehead ornament (“ildirgitsch”) featuring carnelians and two blue glass beads to deflect the “evil eye”. Mid 20th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Headdress from Yemen. Can also be worn as a choker. Mixed silver content, 60% the chain and the filigree 80%. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Decorative, silver horse halter from Ethiopia. Worn by horses during weddings and ceremonies. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Here is a ‘kalacha’ from the Borana tribe of the horn of Africa. It is a phallic talisman worn on the forehead to protect the man from losing his strength from too much sex. Made of shell, aluminium and goats hair. Click here to see original … Continue reading "Kalacha – Horn of Africa"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Silver hand grips for knives. Fine silver grain work from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A show of rare silver lacquer seals. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit: Monica Chiodi Posted by: Monica Chiodi A Silver pendant from Libya with a hallmark from Tripoli Originally this piece would have been a part of a larger item, such as a Temporal. Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Natural gold alloy Mamuli from West Sumba, Indonesia. 18th – 19th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit : Tesori Orientali Posted by : Tesori Orientali. A fire gilded silver filigree woman’s neck ornament/choker and a pendant/talisman/amulet case ‘muska” bejeweled with faceted colored glass stones and coins. Ottoman Empire, late 19th century, from Albania. Choker length 9 inches. See original post here
- Photo credit : Joost DaalderPosted by : Joost Daalder Silver neck ring from the Miao in Southwest China. Spiral details likely added at a later date. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit : Joost Daalder Posted by : Joost Daalder Neck ring or nifato-fato from Indonesia (Nias). Copper, gold and silver. 19th/20th century. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder “Big Man” ‘s rigid neck ring made of boars’ tusks and painted bark fibre over a rigid core. Papua New Guinea, Chimbu Province, eastern Wahgi Valley; second half 20th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Necklace from Northern Afghanistan Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Necklace from Afghanistan. Filigree beads done in good silver and brass. 10 strings of small Afghan carnelian. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Necklace from Afghanistan. Great filigree beads done in good silver and brass, with a Bohgara pendant. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, mostly consisting of Afghan lapis lazulli and Afghan turquoise beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson ‘Kuchi’ Necklace from Nomadic Pashtun from Afghanistan Click here to see original post
- Posted by- Sigrid Van Roode Photo credit-Sigrid Van Roode Kabyle necklace from Algeria, enamel, coral, 1960’s. Click here to see original post
- Photo Credit: Sigrid Van Roode Posted by: Sigrid Van Roode A vintage Silver and Enamel Necklace with coral circa 1970 Kabyle People, Algeria Click here to see the original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A squash blossom necklace dating from the early 1970s, with large turquoise detail. Navajo, American Indian. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo Credit- Tess Axson Johnson Necklace from Kayapó, Brazil Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Chinese necklace. The links depict rats, fishes, a man with long robes. Each link carefully hand made. It’s glorious. The Chinese lettering could be a stylised ‘Fu’ meaning good luck or good fortune. There are many silver marks stamped on the back of the links and on … Continue reading "Necklace – China"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, mainly consisting of Chinese cloisonne beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Strand of shells, quite rare. The note on them says ‘from Raratoga, Cook Islands, collection of princess Ni’i. The yellow shells belong to a tiny snail known colloquially as ‘ei’ or ‘ei pupa’. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak This is a choker, Muria (wedding necklace) in good silver. This one is unusual with its three coloured stones.Traditionally this is worn in different areas, like: Harrar, Ogadin/Somalia, Afars, and the highlanders of Tigrai. It is also a traditional in Yemen. Click here to see the … Continue reading "Necklace – East Africa"tags: Africa, choker, East Africa, Ethiopia, Necklace, Silver, Somalia, wedding, wedding jewellery, Yemen
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Nubian silver necklace, from Southern Egypt. Featuring coin pendant. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Egyptian silver Zar-necklace, featuring amuletic pendants. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition made up of silver, Eritrean fertility symbol anklet beads, in combination with coloured glass trade beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of silver Eritrean fertility symbol anklet beads, combined with hematite beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean telsums,(charms) engagement necklace, silver, often also gold plated. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, african beads, East Africa, Eritrea, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean good silver (835/1000) fertility necklace. This was originally a set of anklets but strung into a necklace by previous owner. Light weight and includes small silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean fertility necklace of good (835/1000) silver. Originally a set of anklets, but restrung by previous owner into a necklace. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A rare necklace from Eritrea, strung with silver telsums (charms) dated from around 1900 and round dome ornaments, which were more commonly strung between skull braids. A silver Coptic cross pendant is also strung on this original necklace. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross pendant, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, telsum, telsums
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean/Ethiopian original complete telsum necklace in good silver,with refined file grain work, dated approximately 1950. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Ethiopia, made up of fertility symbols. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver dress chain from the northern part of Ethiopia, dated around 1900. The pendant is a sample of vintage file grain work. This model is called Star of Mogadisho and includes a glass bead amongst the silverwork. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition made from Ethiopian silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A traditional wedding necklace of Ethiopia, from the Argobba area, made up of silver contents. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian wedding necklace, from the Wollo area. This necklace is in complete condition, with seven silver pendants and silver bells. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large, silver wedding necklace, which would often make up part of a dowry. Examples can also be found in Eritrea, Somalia, Egypt and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace, of contemporary composition, made up of Ethiopian antique red resin beads, with antique solid silver Ethiopian Muria choker parts decorated with file grain and granulates. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Somalian wedding necklace made of antique silver. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver, Ethiopian necklace, made up from the fertility symbol bells of the typical Argobba wedding necklaces, Wollo telsums(charms) and decorated large heisa beads, finished with a large pendant of Turkoman influence. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, pendant, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak This is an original silver necklace from the town of Harrar, Ethiopia; worn as a wedding necklace by the Hadarre people. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A private collection of Ethiopian antique, good silver pendants. Claw (protective) set in fine silver file grain. A silver Tigrai wedding ring, an antique silver coptic axum cross and another Tigrai wedding ring. This is a contemporary composition won on an old Turkoman (8 linked) chain. … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"tags: Africa, cross pendant, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, pendant, Silver, silver beads, turkoman, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two Ethiopian, Tigrai, Wollo necklaces in good silver, antique 1920. The bottom one is a common size and the upper one of a very large size. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bridal necklace from Ethiopia, also commonly worn in Egypt and Yemen. This necklace has a scroll holder as well as a parfum drenched cloth or leaves tin, while the large centre pendant has a sliding drawer inside. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bridal, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, scroll box, scroll holder, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of antique silver fertility symbols of Eritrean fertility anklet beads, Argobba/Ethiopian pendants and Wollo/Ethiopian bicone beads . Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bridal necklace from Ethiopia, also commonly worn in Egypt and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bridal, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An antique, good silver, fertility necklace (original but restrung with new cone beads). Necklaces like these are often strung with small glass seed beads often in white or blue, here they are black. They were and are still worn before and during marriage. Click here to … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of original composition, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of old trade beads, glass and semi precious stones, combined with silver Ethiopian beads and amulets, such as telsums and fertility symbols. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition with old beads, gilded Ethiopian/Eritrean telsums and old silver Ethiopian coptic cross in the Dessie design, Ethiopan resin beads, and trade beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, resin, Silver, trade beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition with old beads, gilded Ethiopian/Eritrean telsums, Ethiopan resin beads, and trade beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, beads, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, resin, Silver, trade beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition. Made up of Ethiopian silver coptic cross, old resin Ethguiopia, phenolic amber(Greek), Italian old Mile Fiori glass, old carnelian and newly hand made beads 1990s in good silver(Ethiopia) and 2 Turkish silver cast beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: amber, carnelian, coptic cross, cross pendant, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Glass bead, glass beads, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Ethiopia, made up of popular fertility symbols. Click here to see the original post.
- Posted by – Cordelia DonohoePhoto credit – Cordelia Donohoe Carved wooden bead necklace from Ethiopia. Perhaps attributed to the Mursi or the Dorze people. Worn by women as fertility amulets. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopia, Wollo large silver wedding necklace. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak North Ethiopia/Tigrai and Eritrean Traditional wedding pendants. 18Kt gold, hand made, the real thing received in 1963 and 1978. Very refined filigree work. These pendants are mostly gifts to the bride by friends or Groom. They can come in different combinations, like one ring and 2 … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian Harar/Harargue Murias wedding necklaces. These are originals: note: not a combination of different necklaces. They mostly exist of 13 pieces in these decorations. Done in good silver, or sometimes in gold often by the Afar people. Click here to see original post.tags: bridal, Ethiopia, Harrar, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, Silver Jewellery, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of silver Ethiopian Jimma/Kaffa beads, combined with blue Tjechian seed beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A complete, original beaded protective necklace of Ethiopia, Arrussi/Sidamo. It is made up of old glass trade beads of Europe, from Czechia, Italy and Amsterdam. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large, silver bib necklace, from the Harrar and Ogadin regions of Ethiopia. This style was also very popular amongst the Somalian people, often worn on a string of large natural yellow amber beads. (Bracelets in the photo are included for scale). Click here to see … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Harrar, Necklace, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian fertility necklace, with engagement charms (teslums). Both parts are made from good silver. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian necklace, with rare dark red resin beads and newly made (1980) solid good silver. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, beads, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, resin, Silver, Silver Jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition of silver from the Wollo region of Ethiopia, combined with glass trade beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, glass beads, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, trade beads, Wollo, Wollo region
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean Muria (wedding necklace), gilded silver with file grain and granulate work. Dated 1900-10. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace made of silver beads from Ethiopia in the 1980s, copies of more traditional beads. The centre features a wedding pendant from the Tigrai region. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, Tigrai, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace made up of a combination of Ethiopian antique telsums (protective charms) with newly made( 1990) centre and side pieces. All are good silver, strung with Asian Sterling silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An old/ wedding(dowry ) necklace in good silver 835 from Ethiopia the Orgobba area. collected in the 1970s. In original stringing. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Yemeni/Somalian silver Muria,(wedding necklace). The necklace has solid silver beads filled with resin. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, Somalia, wedding, wedding jewellery, Yemen
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An unusual individual necklace, representing an Oromo work prayer box, two small earspoons and two robust closed protective scroll holders. This os from the Wollo region. Click here to see original post.tags: ear spoons, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, prayerbox, scroll box, scroll holder, Silver, Wollo, Wollo region
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak This is a gold gilded, silver Ethiopian Muria (wedding necklace), from as early as the 1900’s, when gilding was in fashion among the nobility. Click here to see the original post.tags: 20th Century, Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, gilded, gold, Necklace, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace collected from the Harrar region of Ethiopia, decorated with agate stones. All the bells are complete because the previous owner safeguarded them by stringing a robe through it to keep them together. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, agate, agates, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Harrar, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian silver wedding necklace, known as a Muria, from the Harrar town. These necklaces can also be found in the highlands, like Tigrai but has more file grain decor than the firm granulates of Harrar. These necklaces can also be found in Yemen. Click here to … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An original, silver Ethiopian Muria, wedding necklace. The beads of these necklaces are moulded in two halves and soldered after. Afterwards they are filled with resin in order to prevent minor damage. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian, Wollo region, wedding fertility necklace, strung in its original state. The symbols are of an extra large size, typical for this traditional necklace. Made of good silver (835/1000). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition from Ethiopia. A silver box pendant with bells, strung with silver beads and coloured glass trade beads. Click here to see the original image.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition from Ethiopia, made up of a silver pendant strung with carnelian and silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A restrung, silver fertility necklace from the Wollo/Tigrai region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver wedding necklace worn by the Argobba people of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition from Ethiopia, made up of silver fertility symbols and protective telsums (charms), with bohemian glass beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace made up of silver Ethiopian beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of Lapis Lazuli, good old silver Ethiopian beads and telsums (charms), with old and new glass beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made from silver Ethiopian/Eritrean protective charms,(Telsums), strung on a leather strap with a newly made Ethiopian silver closure. Telsums are given as a part of a dowry given to the bride by the groom. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, dowry, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, protection, Silver, symbols and protection, telsum, telsums
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of polished and unpolished Afghan Turquoise, old good silver Ethiopian beads and ornaments with Coptic cross and finished with old glass beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made from silver Ethiopian/Eritrean protective charms,(Telsums), strung on a leather strap with a newly made Ethiopian silver closure. Telsums are given as a part of a dowry given to the bride by the groom. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, with three Ethiopian silver Coptic crosses on a foundation of new, sterling Asian beads, with a delicate bead of coral jade/turquoise. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, Coral, coral beads, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, jade, Necklace, Silver, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made from silver Ethiopian/Eritrean protective charms,(Telsums), strung on a leather strap with a newly made Ethiopian silver closure. Telsums are given as a part of a dowry given to the bride by the groom. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A long necklace made up of good silver, handmade Kaffa/Jimma beads from the Wollo region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver, crescent wedding necklace from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. These type of necklaces were often included as part of a dowry. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A long, beaded necklace made up of various coloured protective beads, from the Arussi/Sidamo region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver necklace, with Koran prayer amulet box and large Ethiopian silver beads, (bracelet in photo is included for scale). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made from silver Ethiopian jimma beads and silver teslums (charms). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace from the Harrar/ Ogadin area in Ethiopia. It consists of a silver prayer amulet with large silver beads. (Bracelet in the photo is to give impression of size). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit by – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A medium sized, dowry, crescent breast ornament necklace made of silver. Most found on the market at a later date were meant for the tourist market in Ethiopia and done in nickel with silver plate. (Bracelet in the photo is to give an impression of … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"tags: Africa, breast plate, breastplate, dowry, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver necklace from the Ogadin region of Ethiopia. Examples of this necklace can also be found Yemen, Egypt and Oman. (Bracelet in the image is included to give an impression of size). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver chain necklace, made of Jimma beads from Ethiopia and a selection of pendants. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, pendant, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of good silver Ethiopian and Indian beads, and Ethiopian vintage resin beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An original Ethiopian, Wollo area wedding necklace. An original composition comprising of fertility symbols and protective amulets, strung with Tjechian and Italian glass beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver wedding necklace from the Wollo region of Ethiopia. The necklace consists of fertility symbols and protective amulets strung with anklet beads(heisa beads). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace with a chain made from silver Jimma beads and a cross pendant, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, silver chain
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Necklace of Ethiopian rare collectable beads, antique german bakelite beads, worn in Ethiopia as protection with certain ethnic groups, combined with silver beads from the Oggadin,Ethiopia/Somalia, and antique Masbaha silver prayer beads. Contemporary composition. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, with a foundation of Ethiopian silver beads, with deep green jade and Chinese cloisonné beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of decorated Ethiopian/Eritrean protective charms(telsums), silver beads, coral and black glass seed beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, Coral, coral beads, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, glass beads, protection, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian/Eritrean silver telsum necklace with an Axum/Tigrai coptic cross pendant. These type of telsums are often made of copper or low silver and gilded. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross pendant, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, pendant, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian/Eritrean engagement or wedding necklace with an Axum Coptic, cross pendant. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition made up of silver telsums (charms) from Ethiopia/Eritrea, and fertility symbols combined with glass trade beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Eritrean/Ethiopian combination of good silver fertility symbols . The main beads are original Eritrean anklet beads combined with Argobba bells. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Necklace, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace made up of a combination of Eritrean fertility anklet beads and a small Ethiopian prayer box, with telsum (charms). All made of good silver. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Necklace, prayerbox, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian/Eritrean bib pendant worn by the Bilen women. Often given as part of a dowry. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean, silver bib pendant worn by the Bilen women. Often included as part of a dowry. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of a variety of coloured beads and silver telsums (charms) and pendants. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, cross pendant, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, pendant, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A contemporary silver chain from Ethiopia/Eritrea. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition with old resin,(faux amber), horn beads, lapis lazulli, antique mile fiori, a brass pendant from Mali and Ethiopian brass beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, brass, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, lapis lazuli, Mali, Necklace, resin
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder An outstanding Fijian necklace made of sperm-whale teeth.This is a very fine necklace composed of 29 split sperm-whale teeth (a so-called “wasekaseka”). Made in Fiji; 19th c. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, mainly consisting of blue glass beads from Amsterdam. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Fine, Hindu pilgrim’s silver Krishna and Radha amulet pendant necklace (Chhedi ka Jantar). Rajasthan, India. 19th-early 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Hindu pilgrim’s silver amulet pendant necklace (Chhedi ka Jantar). Rajasthan, India, 19th-early 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Necklace featuring glass and brass beads. Orissa, India: Gondh women. Mid 20th c or earlier. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This necklace was produced in India in the late 20th Century, imitating the style worn by the Naga people. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Heavy wedding collier (665 grams) – called chandra haar. From Himachal Pradesh, Northern India. High percentage silver and enamel-work (meena.kari). Click here to see original post.
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver necklace form Gujerat in India. Very similar necklaces are also worn by Balouchi people in Northen Pakistan Click here to see the original post
- Photo Credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm Mid 20th Century , multi-strand, glass and brass necklace. Example of the necklaces worn by the Khond women in Orissa and Andrha Pradesh. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman This wonderful silver necklace comprises a complex, high-grade silver chain from which 16 original colonial Indian one rupee coins are suspended. The coins alternate between the dates of 1878 and 1915 which means that the reverses alternate between images of Queen or Empress Victoria and King … Continue reading "Necklace – India"
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit-Tess Axson Johnson Necklace from Kazakhstan Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of polished and unpolished deep blue lapis lazulli beads from Afghanistan and a brass pendant from Mali. Click here to see the original post.tags: Afghan, Afghan beads, Afghanistan, bead necklace, brass, lapis lazuli, Mali, Necklace, pendant
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of black and blue coral, Italian old white heart and black skunk(eye) beads and black Bohemian seed beads (at the back) bringing it together. A small, silver Maltese(Shoa) coptic cross, and a variety of telsums(protective charms) adorn the necklace. … Continue reading "Necklace – Malta"tags: bead necklace, beads, cross pendant, cross symbol, glass beads, malta, Necklace, protection, Shoa, Silver
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Unusual Moroccan – Tiznit area enameled pendant, orange tube beads and a historical mix of silver coins. An ancient square Almohad dirham from the 12th to 13th century. 11 of the larger dirhams and Moroccan francs coins date from 1893 to 1911 to 1934, there are … Continue reading "Necklace – Morocco"
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Berber necklace from south-east Morocco, Ouarzazate. Beads are “true” old amber. Click here to see original post.tags: amazigh, amber, beads, berber, moroccan beads, Morocco, natural dyes, Necklace, Ouarzazatte, real amber, silk, tassel, textile
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A necklace containing small silver beads, more commonly seen on Saharawi prayer strands originally from the South of Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Multi-strand glass bead necklace (93 strands). Nagaland: Naga people; mid 20th c. Diam. (as shown) 31 cm. Glass beads, woven cotton ends, King George VI coin. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Konyak ‘Kuntepsu’ Festival circular bead necklace from Nagaland, North East India Click here to see the original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A necklace restrung from various origins. Nagaland Identified by Francois Villaret Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Necklace of two strands, i.e. rolls covered with glass beads of several colours and tied together at the top. Nagaland: Konyak Naga people; mid 20th c. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Heavy necklace worn with the large shell hanging on the back of the body as a counterweight. Nagaland: Angami Naga people; mid 20th century. Materials: cut conch shells, shell beads, glass and carnelian beads, bone spacers. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Tharu Silver Necklace (Kantshri).Rana Tharu People, Western Terai Region, Southern Nepalcirca 1920. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Traditional coral necklace with mourning scene on clasp; clasp worn at front. From Volendam in the Netherlands; first half 20th century. Gold, coral, painted scene, human hair. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace made up of Dutch coral beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Anne FierensPosted by – Anne Fierens A Tuareg Tchat Tchat necklace from Niger. Carved soapstone pendants represent Tanit, an early goddess of fertility. A new production piece. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit- Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Made from 18 old amber beads from Tibet and old silver beads from Himachal Pradesh, North India. The amber has a beautiful honey colour and nice patina 40 grams, 47cm. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit- Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Made from 18 old amber beads from Tibet and old silver beads from Himachal Pradesh, North India. The amber has a beautiful honey colour and nice patina. 107 grams, 51cm. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Made from 31 old amber beads from Tibet and old silver beads from Afghanistan and Himachal Pradesh, North India. The amber has a beautiful colour and nice patina. 64 grams 47cm long. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Made from 31 old amber beads from Tibet, felt spacers between them and two old gold beads from South India. The amber has a beautiful honey colour and nice patina 108 grams 50cm long. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Large and heavy necklace featuring attached Maria Theresa thalers, and a Koran holder (“hirz”) which was used to contain one of more verses from the Koran for protection. Oman, Wahiba Sands; mid 20th c. Height (without cords) 51 cm; the Koran holder is 15 cm wide. … Continue reading "Necklace – Oman"
- Photo Credit: Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A necklace from Pakistan, made from silver metal and glass Worn by Pashtun people. Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A silver necklace featuring Saudi Riyals & Khamsa pendants. The style is in line with Yemeni jewellery, but could be from the border regions between Saudi & Yemen. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This necklace is common in Sub-Saharan Africa, where Sufi Islam is practised. This pendant depicts a religious leader, named Serigne Abdou Khadre Mbacké, from the Mouride sect in Senegal. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Necklace made of trade beads, porpoise teeth, shell rings, seeds, and turtle shell spacers, from the Solomon Islands, Choiseul Island (Babatana area). This is likely to be of 19th c manufacture, or possibly very early 20th. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Silver necklace from Sri Lanka. 19th Century. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm An original Tajik necklace from Tajikistan, Central Asia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Tajik necklace, appr. 2×42 cm long. Component length: 33 × 2 cm.Central pendant size: 8,5 cm, 246 grams. Silver, coral, glass, amber. Click here to see original post.tags: amber, amber beads, Asia, Central Asia, Coral, coral beads, glass beads, Necklace, Silver, Tajikstan
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Tibetan necklace made up of coral, turquoise, sterling silver and bronze beads or adornments. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Tibetan necklace made up of coral, turquoise, sterling silver and bronze beads or adornments. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, bronze, Coral, Necklace, sterling silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Tibetan necklace made up of coral, turquoise, sterling silver and bronze beads or adornments. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, bronze, Coral, Necklace, sterling silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Tibetan necklace made up of coral, turquoise, sterling silver and bronze beads or adornments. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, bronze, Coral, Necklace, sterling silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Tibetan necklace made up of coral, turquoise, sterling silver and bronze beads or adornments. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, bronze, Coral, Necklace, sterling silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Tibetan vintage necklace (circa 1980). Good silver, brass, old coral and turquoise. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Tibetan vintage necklace (circa 1980). Good silver, brass, old coral and turquoise. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Tibetan vintage necklace (circa 1980). Good silver, brass, old coral and turquoise. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of original composition from Tibet. Made up of silver, brass, old coral and turquoise pieces. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, brass, Coral, coral beads, Necklace, Silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of original composition from Tibet. Made up of silver, brass, old coral and turquoise pieces. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, beads, brass, Coral, coral beads, Necklace, Silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of original composition from Tibet. Made up of silver, brass, old coral and turquoise pieces. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, beads, brass, Coral, coral beads, Necklace, Silver, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, turquoise
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Heavy beaded necklace from Ladakh, Tibet. Early to mid 20th century. Coral, seed pearl, amber, turquoise and silver. Backing made from cord and textile. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of Carnelian beads from Tibet and silver beads from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A necklace assembled by Cordelia Donohoe, which features silver Tunisian Rihana chain & symbolic pendants. The Moroccan coral beads are an addition to the piece and not typical of Tunisian jewellery. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe An enamelled pendant on typical silver chain, Tunisia. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Necklace from Arsari Turkmen in Iran or Turkmenistan, Carnelian stone, possibly from the 1970’s Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm A deep salmon coloured coral necklace. Origin unknown. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit : Michael Backman Ltd Posted by : Sarah Corbett Yemen early 20th century length: 62cm, total weight: 150g This necklace of hollow silver beads from Yemen includes three rare, large beads chased with a pineapple skin-like pattern. This type of pattern is highly unusual and we have been unable to find published examples. … Continue reading "Necklace – Yemen"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace from Yemen, made up of silver and coral pieces. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver, Yemeni necklace, with pendants including a red glass centre. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver, Yemeni necklace, with coral beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver necklace from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of Yemen silver granulate bead with the Bawsani mark plate on it, combined with old resin, amber beads, and two old Italian black eye beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit : Monica Chiodi Posted by : Monica Chiodi A very old and huge necklace from Hadramawut – Yemen High grade silver, central element with a carnelian stone. The beads are resin/ Bakelite. Click here to see Original Post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace from Yemen, made up of silver with refined file grain work and modern coral. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Traditional Yemeni pieces. All good silver.The middle necklace has original refined filigree decor. Must have originally been strung with all coral but through the years partly replaced with paste and glass beads, added many dangles within the different chains. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition made up of mostly silver, from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of silver Yemeni Wedding pendants combined with black coral, blue lapis lazulli and black /blue Bohemian glass beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver necklace from Marib Governorate, Yemen circa 1930/40 Click here to see the original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of large silver pendants from Yemen, black coral beads and black and blue glass beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, black coral, Glass bead, glass beads, pendant, Silver, Yemen, yemeni, Yemeni necklace
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver necklace from Yemen, often worn as part of bridal jewellery. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Original silver Yemeni necklace with coral beads. It is adorned with flat Ottoman disks with a fertility symbol in the centre. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of large silver and amber beads from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.tags: amber, amber beads, bead necklace, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, Yemen, yemeni, Yemeni necklace
- Photo credit – Michael BackmanPosted by – Michael Backman Large Yemeni Bridal gilded silver and coral necklace (Lazim). Bedouin People, Khawlan Sanaa Region, Yemen. Early 20th century. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted credit – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, mostly made up of large silver beads from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace from Yemen, with a prominent pendant. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver necklace from Yemen, made up of prayer boxes and scroll holders and commonly used as part of a dowry. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An original necklace of silver and coral beads, from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Three Muria necklaces worn at weddings. The two upper ones are from Yemen, with tiny bells. They are originally chokers, but have also been seen worn on the forehead. The bottom one is from Ethiopia, the Tigrai/Bilen regions; repurposed into a necklace instead of a choker, … Continue reading "Necklace – Yemen/Ethiopia"
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A Tibet/Nepal necklace and bracelet. Made of sterling silver, coral,turquoise and amber. hung on several strings of coral,turquoise,silver and brass beads. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Tess Axson Johnson Photo credit- Tess Axson Johnson Mizoran necklace, from Burma made of Amber known as ‘Burmite’. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of East African necklaces. The top is an Eritrean fertility necklace, with anklet symbols. There are two necklaces with Ethiopian Wollo prayer boxes, and two necklaces with Wollo and Gondar good silver telsums, with old resin beads. One of these also has re-constituted red … Continue reading "Necklaces – Eritrea/Ethiopia"tags: Africa, anklet, beads, coral beads, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, glass beads, Necklace, resin, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of examples of short necklaces of contemporary composition, made up of good silver, Ethiopian beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of long channel type necklaces. Of contemporary composition, made up of silver Jimma beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, african beads, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian Wollo necklaces (the upper two), and one Jimma prayer bead necklace, all made from high quality silver.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver necklaces from Ethiopia. One contains large fertility symbols from the Wollo region. Another contains a scroll box and two earspoons, and the unstrung necklace is made up of silver telsums (charms). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A display of four necklaces, strung with silver, Ethiopian Jimma beads. Three of the necklaces are of contemporary composition and the bottom one is an original. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two necklaces of Ethiopian silver handmade Jimma/Kaffa beads, one worn double strung through a large bailed, silver Ethiopian Axum cross pendant. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, Axum, bead necklace, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Photo credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Old resin Faturan beads, collected in Ethiopia in the 1970-1990s. These beads were/are worn by the Muslim people of Ethiopia for Protection, The large ones only in twos with some silver balls. Click here to see original post.tags: bead necklace, beads, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Faturan, Islamic, resin, resin beads, Silver, symbols and protection
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Fertility necklaces of silver beads, strung in Ethiopia. The stringing was done with old Bohemian glass beads and two Venetian glass beads, and as closure a button was added. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of original, silver Muria’s (wedding necklaces), from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two dowry necklaces done in good (835/1000) silver. These were often worn on a string of with natural yellow Baltic amber. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver, Ethiopian necklaces, made up from rare Jimma/Kaffa beads. The dark red, resin beads in the one example here are rare in Ethiopia, while the bottom necklace contains fertility symbols. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Necklace, resin, resin beads, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver necklaces from Ethiopia, mostly made up of fertility symbols and charms. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian necklaces, made with a combination of black glass beads, french old glass jet beads, bone and silver protective amulets (telsums), and fertility beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, beads, bone, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, glass beads, Jet, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian silver fertility necklaces. Second from the top and second from the bottom are originals, just restrung, and the others are contemporary compositions. Their origins are the Tigrai /Wollo/Gondar regions of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver, Coptic cross necklaces, of contemporary composition, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, coptic, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Necklaces made of silver Jimma beads from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A couple of necklaces from Ethiopia, made up of silver Jimma beads and a silver pendant. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A couple of silver necklaces, made up of Jimma beads from Ethiopia. One of the necklaces includes fertility symbols. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A couple of necklaces made up of Jimma beads from Ethiopia. The top one includes fertility symbols and the bottom is strung with a cross pendant. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of necklaces of contemporary composition, made up of large black coral , Afghan jet and topaz, antique Italian black eye (skunk) beads, rough cut dark green tourmaline; all combined with silver pieces from Ethiopia and Afghanistan. Click here to see the original post.tags: Afghan beads, Afghan silver, Afghanistan, bead necklace, beads, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Jet, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, Tourmaline
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two necklaces of contemporary composition. The outer necklace is made up of silver Ethiopian/Eritrean Jimma/Kaffa beads. The inside one is a combination of Eritrean fertility symbol anklet made into a necklace combined with Argobba pendant. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, pendant, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A display of three, mostly lapis lazuli necklaces, with brass and Italian old trade beads, made using the millefiori glasswork technique. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Beaded necklaces worn by Saharoui Guedra dancers, Southern Morocco. Necklaces feature strung beads of silver metal, coloured glass and ebony wood. Finished with silk tassels coloured with natural dyes. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe A collection of necklaces from Amazigh women of Morocco. These pieces feature coins, coral and plastic beads. Elements are collected, added and restrung over the wearer’s lifetime & hold sentimental value. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe These are a collection of vintage Tuareg ‘Eguru’ necklaces from Niger. ‘Eguru’ means frog. They are some of the few authentic necklaces the Tuareg would have worn in times gone by with long silver ‘ismamen’ beads and cornerless ‘nagi nagi’ beads strung with coloured glass beads. … Continue reading "Necklaces – Niger"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of necklaces of contemporary composition, made up of Carnelian beads from Tibet, and silver beads and telsums (charms) from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of necklaces of contemporary composition, made up of Carnelian beads from Tibet and silver beads and telsums (charms), from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, beads, carnelian, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, tibet, Tibetan
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak All these necklaces are made of coral, which is natural from Yemen and Tibet. The barrel shaped beads are collected from traditional Dutch vintage necklaces. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, Coral, coral beads, Necklace, tibet, Tibetan, tibetan jewellery, Yemen, yemeni, Yemeni necklace
- Photo credit – Reza Abbasi Museum, Tehran.Posted by – Joost Daalder A gold neckpiece, with a king and flanking lions in carved lapis lazuli; Sassanian (neo-Persian) dynasty, 5th – 6th century A.D. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder Rare silver nose piece from Himachal Pradesh in India. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Michael BestePosted by – Michael Beste Silver nosering (nath) from Himachal Pradesh, India. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Silver scroll-holders from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This Dunkar (“White Shell”) ornament is commonly made of conch shell or mother-or-pearl, and worn at the shoulder as cloak clasps in Ladakh, India and Lahul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Annie BoehmPosted by – Annie Boehm This ivory item is from Tibet, but its purpose is unknown, possibly being a hair ornament, ear plug or used as a toggle. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo Credit : Anu Bhandari Posted by: Anu Bhandari A silver Torq Necklace from the Swat Valley in Pakistan Click here to see the original post
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder This is a pair of traditional ear adornments (“pampadam”), worn hanging from stretched earlobes. Tamil Nadu, India; early 20th c. Gold (hollow, filled with lac). Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Joost DaalderPosted by – Joost Daalder A pectoral (Mas Piring) of high-quality gold, which has been darkened. Indonesia (Maluku), circa 18th century. Click here to see original post.
- Posted by- Charlotte Dakin-Norris Photo credit- Charlotte Dakin-Norris A silver pendant from China featuring enamel and an Agate bead. Click here to see original post
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe Enamelled prayerbox pendant from Djerba. Featuring khamsa pendants and coral beads. Click here to see original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by – Cordelia Donohoe The African/Middle Eastern Zar Cult, in existence since the 18th Century possibly earlier. It is a possession cult born from the slaves coming from Sudan. This is a silver amulet or talisman box with the name of God engraved upon one side in Arabic and a … Continue reading "Pendant – Egypt"
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver pendant, as worn by the Bilen people of Eritrea. Examples of this style can also be found in Egypt. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver pendant from Ethiopia, with floral file grain decoration, offset by a bright red glass centrepiece. Click here to see the original post.
- Photo credit – Cordelia DonohoePosted by- Cordelia Donohoe Ethiopian cross, cut directly from a Maria Theresa Thaler. Click here to see original post
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak This large, silver Rashaida pendant from Ethiopia is also commonly worn in Egypt. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak This large, silver Rashaida pendant from Ethiopia is also commonly worn in Egypt. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver, Coptic cross pendant from Ethiopia. (The ring in the photo is included for scale). Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean Coptic cross of Axum design. Made of solid silver, from early 1900-10, with traces of gold guild, as was the fashion of the nobility of that time. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, pendant, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian silver coptic cross pendant, which is hinged and boxed. This is a well proportioned example, with beautiful file grain and granulate work. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Hinged, pendant, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian silver, Coptic cross pendant. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, pendant, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver pendant from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian, silver Coptic cross pendant. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, pendant, Silver
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large silver pendant from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver pendant from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver pendant from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver protective charm, known as a telsum, of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian antique silver Coptic cross, Solomonic or Maltese cross model. Dated approximately 1910. Click here to see the original post.tags: 1910, 20th Century, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, pendant, Silver
