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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Looks nice. Would love to know more...
Dear Chantal ..we have to wait until some member knows what it is …..i didn't buy..and it was so reasonable price…maybe i'll get today … what intrigued me was the length …..kisses….
I go in two directions for this - Indian or Mexican. Mexican wedding necklaces can be really long. But I reckon it feels more Indian. Obviously just guessing. I`ve just checked out the stash of Indian beads I have and none of them look like the ones pictured.
Do the scallop and shell beads connect it to Roman Catholic pilgrimages? South America? Santiago?
Frankie ..i think is made up piece…the little bells at the very end ..look indian …the rest look afghani...
when i go back to the seller ..i'll check if it is silver !! but very impressive and beautifully made and thought composed…maybe longer then 4 feet…it was soo long ..remember folding about 5 times as 5 necklaces regular length !!!
Kisses
The two cylindrical beads (right and left) look similar to a necklace I have ( a mish mash) with an Afghan coin...Certainly a rare artifact to be bought if the price is right...