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Beauties from the Northern Horn2

Posted by Betty on December 4, 2016 at 4:01pm
Two filigree telsum necklaces with a single Telsum and hairpin from Eritrea or Tigray - Thank you TESORI ORIENTALI for letting me have the centre necklace. The outer gilded necklace has been put together bit by bit. The cross still needs to be repaired or I might take it out and restring the necklace with the spare round telsum as a focal piece.
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Tags: Eritrea, Ethiopia, filigree, gilded, telsum
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  • Peter Hoesli December 4, 2016 at 10:30pm
    Simply stunning - Congratulations Betty! Peter
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