A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.
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Very interesting, looks like a cross between a Moroccan and Ethiopian cross. The raised box and the granulated points look Moroccan. The hinge and the overall shape look Ethiopian. It is attractive!
I do the same thing, buy out of curiosity.
Amongst the antique coptic crosses of Ethiopia there are raised crosses. I cannot show you right now but will do so shortly. This one however I do recognize as started production in about 2007 about as I than was shown a bag full of them in superior work but unfortunately not in silver for the tourist market. The Ethiopian Dealer had come to Europe with them on order of a French dealer.
Did you test this one Betty?
Hi Ingrid - I somehow must have missed your very helpful comment.
I suspected this is a rather new piece. Will test it and let you know whether or not it is silver.
Do you happen to own an antique raised cross - I don't think I have ever seen one.
Bety, I do have them , will make a photo to morrow, and display it on the site.
Gr. Ingrid.
How interesting. It is great that you are keeping abreast of new developments Ingrid!