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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this one looks a lot like the button I had shown, but what is the wooden box thereunder? Just for decoration of the picture, or has it anything to do with the use of the button?
Yes Eva, it is one like yours. I knew I had one from at least 35 yrs ago and found it. It is done in a lower silver material, therefore it must be also have been used in different areas where silver is used. The wedding clock I showed you had them in brass warmer with this leather garment.)
The wooden item it is on was just used for the contract it is a lovely wooden eating bowl from Jimma. I love those.
@Thanks Ingrid. Yes the wooden bowl is beautiful!! I like it a lot.I did not recognize at first, what it is. But we have a similar wooden bowl at home, it is from my husband, from Mali. It is different, but has some similarity.
Hi Ingrid, look what I found:
They say, this is a pendant by the Sidamo. I have loaded more and bigger photos under my "button", if it interests you.
Yes Eva, like Sarah wrote it pays to be determined. Like the leather wedding voile with the coyry shells I showed you that also is from Sidamo. The same purpose fixed onto leather. I cannot say more than it is an amulet, of course, I still see it as an fertility (breast). But I am curious what you come up with. I have no direct connections with Ethiopia but will try if you cannot come any further. Actually lovely color combination. very direct.