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Amulets - Palestine

Posted by Peter Hoesli on July 9, 2015 at 4:04pm
These amulets were sewn on children's hats when they got their first teeth.
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  • Betty July 9, 2015 at 4:57pm

    Beautiful and interesting pieces, Peter! Do you perhaps know what the animals are (salamander?) what their connection is with teething? Also interesting to see that at least one of the coins is Russian. Very nice find and fabulous addition to your collection. Kind regards, Betty

  • Peter Hoesli July 9, 2015 at 11:56pm
    Dear Betty; many thanks for your comment. One is a frog and the other a salamander. With kind regards. Peter
  • Betty July 10, 2015 at 3:52pm

    Thank you Peter. I like them both. 

  • Johanne July 12, 2015 at 8:03pm

    Lovely pieces!Thanks for showing!

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