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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 A collection of large silver, scroll holders and protective amulet boxes, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, amulet, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, prayer boxes, protection, scroll box, scroll holder, Silver
- 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 Ethiopian bone amulets with the protective eye symbols. They are worn on the strings of old Italian Murano Trade beads, and Czech Russian blues beads, and the endings often with padre beads.. They should be worn with two amulets. As the necklaces are long so that … Continue reading "Amulets – Ethiopia"
- 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 A collection of silver protective amulets from Ethiopia/Eritrea. They were commonly used to hold scrolls or other protective elements. 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An anklet made up of silver fertility symbols, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, anklet, anklets, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An anklet made up of silver fertility symbols, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, anklet, anklets, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Silver, silver beads
- 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.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A pair of silver anklets, from Morocco. Click here to see the 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 An uncommonly large silver upper arm bracelet, from Yemen. 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. 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 A pair of silver arm bracelets, commonly worn by noble people in the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- 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.
- Photo credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett Syrian bazuband. Most commonly worn on the upper arm. Engraved silver. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A decorated silver Taguemout bead, from Algeria. 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 large collection of resin 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of different sized Bakelite and Faturan resin beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver Kaffa/Jimma beads from Ethiopia, strung together. 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 refined, silver filigree worked beads of Ethiopia. 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of bakelite beads from Morocco. Click here to see the 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of beads from Yemen strung together to show the fine silver filigree work on the black coral beads. 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
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A dancers belt made from wool and silk. A mirrored plaited bound band with many suspended tassels and sequins. From Zemmour, Moyen Atlas, Morocco. 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
- Photo credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett Yemeni belt constructed with silver on silk. The silver design has an Indian influence. 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver upper arm bracelet, from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of items, including a silver Rashaida bracelet and necklace made of silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet from Ethiopia/Eritrea, worn by the Rashaida people. Skilled file grain and granulates, Turkmanish decor. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver bracelets with a Carnelian centre, commonly worn by the rashaida people of Ethiopia and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet, commonly worn by the Rashaida people of Ethiopia and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet, commonly worn by the Rashaida people of Ethiopia and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet, commonly worn by the Rashaida people of Ethiopia and Yemen. 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 – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett Gold Filigree Minangkabau Gold Bracelet (Galang Gadang)Minangkabau People, West Sumatra, Indonesia 19th century. 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet from Tunisia, where the hallmark has faded. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A medium sized, embossed silver bracelet from Yemen. Click here to see the 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 silver bracelet, from Yemen, decorated with multiple coloured agate stones. Click here to see the original post.tags: agate, agates, Bracelet, Bracelets, silver bracelets, silver jewellery of yemen, Yemen, yemeni
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A small silver bangle with fine filigree and a coral bead, from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet hallmarked from Yemen, with fine grain work and coral detail. Click here to see the original post.tags: Bracelet, Bracelets, Coral, Silver, silver bracelets, silver jewellery of yemen, Yemen, yemeni
- 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 A bracelet from Yemen, made of good silver and gold plated, fastened by a screw pin. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver bracelet with maker’s mark, from Yemen and dated around the 1920s. Click here to see the 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of long silver bracelets from the Wollo region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two silver upper arm bracelets and a silver open anklet, worn by the Rashaida women of Ethiopia. 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 pair of silver bracelets from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian 19th century anklet of heavy silver gilded and with an underlay of red foil underneath, decorated with tiny bells and glass. It comes with a horse halter in the same work. These sets are given as a bridal dowry by the Nobility wedding, and the … Continue reading "Bracelets – Ethiopia"tags: Bracelet, Bracelets, bridal, dowry, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, gilded, red foil, Silver, silver bracelets, silver gilt, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of silver bracelets, commonly worn by the Rashaida people of Ethiopia and Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver bracelets, from Ethiopia, Yemen and Tunisia. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 A collection of finely decorated silver wedding bracelets, from Yemen. Click here to see the 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 – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A silver brooch from the Kuchi nomads. This example is from Oman and called ‘Shoka’, it is used to fasten a headcloth and usually worn on the right side of the head. Click here to see original post.
- 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver wedding choker with glass stones, from Ethiopia/Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver wedding Muria (necklace/choker), from Ethiopia/Yemen. Click here to see the 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver choker from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A couple of silver Muria’s, bridal wedding chokers, the top one from Yemen and the bottom, larger one, is from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A wedding cloak made of leather and cowrie shells and a proud metal (tin can top). The cloak can be let out with pulling the string. It is an item from the Southern Lowlands of Ethiopia, Sidamo. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A wedding cloak, made of leather and cowrie shells, from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 metal cuff/bracelet from Ethiopia. The cuff is constructed so that it can be made into a utility container. 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver Yemeni cuff, with decor of file grain rosettes and a stamp of the maker inside. Click here to see the original post.tags: cuff, Cuffs, hallmarked silver, Silver, silver cuffs, silver jewellery of yemen, Yemen, yemeni
- 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 – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett Silver cuffs from India, which have been dip cleaned. G.S hallmark with unknown identity, but likely the Silversmith mark. Tests as silver. Click here to see original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A pair of silver dowry cuffs, from the Ait Haddaidhu region of Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A pair of silver dowry cuffs, from the High Atlas mountains of Morocco. 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver dowry jewellery from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. A couple of rings, a bracelet and a necklace. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A pair of large silver Tuareg ear hoops, from the Tsabit region of Algeria. 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large collection of silver ear spoons, from Ethiopia and dated pre -1935. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by -Ingrid Langerak A collection of silver ear spoons made using the lost wax system, from Ethiopia/Eritrea. Click here to see the 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A pair of, silver fine file grain earrings, from Ethiopia and dated 1950/60. 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 Yemeni, silver ethnic temporals, worn as earrings. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Silver earrings, crafted in Yemen. 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 earspoons from Ethiopia, silver with gold plating. (The ring in the photo is included for scale). Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, ear ornaments, ear spoons, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, gold plating, pendant, Silver
- 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A belt from Ethiopia, made out of bohemian coloured glass beads. It may also be worn as a necklace. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, belt, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Glass, Glass bead, glass beads, Necklace
- Photo credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A collection of Algerian silver and coral fasteners. Most of which are the Kabyle style, with enamel. Click here to see 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
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A silver coin fibulae set, from Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A silver fibulae set, from the Ait Atta region of Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A silver and coral fibulae set, from the Draa valley region of Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A silver fibulae set, from Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A couple of Niello and glass fibulae, from the Souss valley in Morocco. Click here to see the 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"
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A linked fibulae set with annular Fibulae. The piece has a selection of early pendants, Phelonic ‘Amber’ beads, agate beads and a pair of Jewish Moroccan silver beads and handmade chains. From the Draa valley, Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A silver and coral fibulae set, from Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A large silver and coral, central pendant/talisman from a linked fibulae set, from Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A set of three hair beads, or large beads made of silver. The central bead may be from Baluch, whilst the other two are from Afghanistan. Circa 1920s. 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.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A couple of beaded hair ornaments, made up of a variety of beads and charms, from the Draa region of Morocco. Click here to see the 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A wooden priest’s hand cross, done in a Coptic, orthodox style with Ikon paintings, from Ethiopia/Eritrea. Click here to see the original post.tags: coptic, coptic cross, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, hand cross, orthodox, Orthodox crosses, wood
- 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A collection of Ethiopian/Eritrean Coptic Priest’s hand crosses.All of the Lalibela design, made in different materials, wood, iron, silver, brass and copper. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, brass, copper, coptic, coptic cross, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, hand cross, iron, Lalibella, Silver, wood
- 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.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A rare Tuareg Tantamout head piece . In silver and copper with fine engraving to front of the piece. These rare Talismans were worn by warriors and women of noble birth. They are generally attributed to the Hoggar Tuareg. Click here to see the original post.tags: Coral, head adornment, head cover, Sahara, saharan jewellery, Silver, tuareg, tuareg jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver cap, worn as head adornment, from Ethiopia. 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
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A Talgamut headdress with filigree work to central front piece, chains, coins, cabochons and all original hooks. From Imerhrane, Morocco. Click here to see the 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.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A highly decorative headdress, from Tiznit in Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A complete Anti Atlas diadem headdress. With enamelling to the silver at the back, old nielloed drops and cone pendants. From the Anti-Atlas region of Morocco. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Sarah CorbettPosted by – Sarah Corbett A Berber spiked headdress, from the Saharan region of North Africa. Click here to see the 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A headdress from Yemen, of different silver qualities. Click here to see the 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 Khol containers from Ethiopia, made out of Olive wood. Click here to see the original post.
- 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.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver double eye make-up bottle for Khol, from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver Kohl container, 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Two silver money purses which are kept on a belt each done in a different technique, the one with the filigree is gilded. The other has some verse of the Koran. 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of dark Bakelite beads, Chinese cloisonné beads, Ethiopian resin beads and Afghan amazonite beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Afghan, Afghan beads, Afghanistan, amazonite, bakelite, bead necklace, cloisonne, Necklace, resin, resin beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver necklace, of Kabyle (Algerian) origin. Click here to see the 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 Eritrean silver gilded bridal dowry, from 1935. These necklaces are worn by several religious background groups, except this one is particularly for the Christians because of the added Axum design cross pendant in the centre. Click here to see the original post.tags: 20th Century, Axum, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, dowry, Eritrea, Eritrean, Necklace, Silver, silver gilt, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 necklace made up of silver telsums (protective charms) and black coral beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, beads, black coral, Coral, coral beads, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, silver beads, telsum, telsums
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of silver telsums (charms), from Eritrea and black coral beads from Yemen. Click here to see the original post.tags: black coral, Coral, coral beads, Eritrea, Eritrean, Silver, telsum, telsums, Yemen, yemeni, Yemeni necklace
- 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 made up of silver fertility symbols, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace from Ethiopia, made up of silver filigree and banded beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, beads, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, filigree, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, silver filigree
- 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 silver necklace from Ethiopia, made up of Jimma/Kaffa beads and a Tigrai wedding ring. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, ring, Silver, silver beads, Tigrai, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 Large silver dowry necklace, worn in Ethiopia and Somalia. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 silver wedding necklace, from the Wollo region of Ethiopia, restrung with Lapis Lazuli and glass seed beads. 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 necklace of contemporary composition, made up of an Ethiopian, silver scroll holder, with reconstituted red coral and silver beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, Coral, coral beads, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, scroll box, scroll holder, Silver, silver beads
- 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 A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of Italian Millefiori beads, Lapis lazuli and silver beads 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 necklace of contemporary composition, made up of Italian Millefiori beads, carnelian beads, resin and silver beads from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead, bead necklace, carnelian, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads
- 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 Italian Millefiori beads, resin beads, silver beads from Ethiopia and bohemian glass beads. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 necklace of contemporary composition, made up of a combination of Faturan Resin, Bakelite beads, combined with Italian Murano glass beads, otherwise known as feather beads, skunk -eye beads in red black and white. These are complimented with Ethiopian silver beads and silver telsums-charms. Click here … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"tags: bakelite, bead necklace, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Glass bead, glass beads, Necklace, resin, resin beads, Silver, telsum, telsums
- 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 contemporary composition, made of trade beads and silver beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 Old Wooden Rosaries from Ethiopia, two with a Coptic cross pendant and one with an Islamic pendant. Click here to see the original post.tags: beads, coptic, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Islamic, rosary, wood
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition from Ethiopia, made up of resin and silver protective beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, protection, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads
- 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 contemporary composition, made from large Bakelite beads and silver protective beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: bakelite, bead necklace, contemporary, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, protection, Silver, silver 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 long necklace, combination of unpolished turquoise and Ethiopian silver coptic cross pendant, telsums and beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, coptic, coptic cross, cross, cross pendant, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Silver, silver beads, telsum, telsums, turquoise
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace made up of silver protective charms and fertility symbols, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 protective necklace, Italian Feather and skunk beads, Czech Blues, Camel bone protective amulets with eye protection. Click here to see the original post.tags: amulet, bead, bead necklace, beads, bone, Czech beads, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, glass beads, Necklace, protection, symbols and protection
- 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 of contemporary composition, made up of silver beads and ornaments, and Glass, resin, carnelian beads, from Ethipopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, beads, carnelian, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Glass, Glass bead, glass beads, Necklace, resin, resin beads, silver beads
- 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 A necklace made of Faturan resin beads and protective silver beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Faturan, Necklace, protection, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads
- 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 A colourful necklace of contemporary composition, made up of a combination of glass trade beads, resin, carnelian and silver beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak An Ethiopian multi string necklace made of silver Jimma beads and a variety of green glass, Malachite and jade. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 necklace made up of silver and phenolic resin beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, african beads, bead necklace, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads
- 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 A silver necklace from Ethiopia, worn as a wedding necklace by the Orgobba people. The fertility pendants are strung along with Afghan lapis lazuli, and Asian silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 protective necklace, from Ethiopia. It has two Camel bone amulets decorated with protective eyes symbols. It has to be two pieces so that they click. The clicking sound would chase the evil eye spirit away. Finished with Italian Feather and skunk beads, Czech blues and … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia"
- 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 silver Muria, wedding necklace, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 muria, wedding necklace, from the Harrar 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 necklace made up of Ethiopian silver beads and Czech glass beads, otherwise known as Naga beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of bakelite and faturan resin beads and silver Muria (wedding) beads, from Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: bakelite, contemporary, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Faturan, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 silver necklace, offered as part of a dowry in the Argobba region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A large Muria, wedding necklace, from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Made of silver beads, with Ingot plating. Click here to see the original post.tags: Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Harrar, ingot, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 rare silver, fertility necklace from the Wollo region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Necklace, Silver, Wollo, Wollo region
- 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 large turquoise and silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- 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 Ethiopian necklace of contemporary composition, made up of black coral, jet and silver beads. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver Muria, wedding necklace, from the Harrar region of Ethiopia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Harrar, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of silver Jimma beads, from Ethiopia. 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 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, made up of Ethiopian silver beads, Indian coral beads, finished with resin and glass beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, Coral, coral beads, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Glass, glass beads, Necklace, resin, resin beads, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of a central silver protective amulet, trade beads, Italian chevron beads, Amsterdam blues and lapis lazuli. Click here to see the original post.tags: amulet, bead necklace, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, lapis lazuli, Necklace, protection, Silver, silver beads, trade beads
- 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 weighty silver linked chain, weighty, with different pendants, inlcuding a protective Bobcat claw set in silver. This is a protective symbol worn by a pregnant woman to protect the unborn baby. Combined with a refined filigree wedding neck-ring from Tigrai/Eritrea, and a silver Axum design … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia/Eritrea"tags: Axum, cross, cross pendant, cross symbol, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, pendant, ring, Silver, wedding, wedding jewellery
- 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 An Eritrean/Ethiopian fertility symbol necklace. Combination Eritrean anklet beads and Argobba fertility symbols. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, anklet, beads, East Africa, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, fertility symbols, Necklace, Silver, silver beads
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak Ethiopian/Eritrean antique Telsums (charms) in silver, combined with phenolic resin and Czech seed beads and handmade silver cone beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: bead necklace, Czech beads, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, resin, resin beads, Silver, telsum, telsums
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made of silver protective telsums (charms) and amulets, from Ethiopia/Eritrea. Click here to see the original post.
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A piece of ethnic wear of contemporary composition, a long necklace worn across the body. Made using a mix of silver Jimma/Kaffa beads, silver protective telsums, pendants and amulets, with an earspoon and silver coin of Emperor Menelik II with tiny bells. Finished with tomato red, … Continue reading "Necklace – Ethiopia/Eritrea"tags: amulet, bag, bakelite, coins, ear spoons, Eritrea, Eritrean, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, pendant, protection, Silver, silver beads, silver coins, telsum, telsums
- 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 A necklace made up of protective and fertility symbols, silver and glass beads, from Ethiopia/Eritrea. 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
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A silver wedding necklace, offered as part of a dowry by the Ogadin people in Ethiopia/Somalia. Click here to see the original post.tags: Africa, dowry, East Africa, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Necklace, Silver, Somalia, wedding, wedding jewellery
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition, made up of silver beads, from Ethiopia, Yemen and India. Click here to see the original post.tags: Ethiopia, Ethiopian, India, indian silver, Necklace, Silver, silver beads, Yemen, yemeni, Yemeni necklace
- Picture credit – Ingrid LangerakPosted by – Ingrid Langerak A necklace of contemporary composition. A combination of Yemen pendant, Ethiopian/Yemen resin beads and Italian Murano glass trade beads. Click here to see the original post.tags: Ethiopia, Ethiopian, glass beads, pendant, resin, resin beads, trade beads, Yemen, yemeni, Yemeni necklace
- 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.
