Gallery

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.

berber head ornament

Posted by berberia on June 26, 2012 at 3:44pm
Coral, glass, stone and silver beads , 10 XVIII century Meknes silver dirham coins and 2 20 cents 1867 Emperor Napoleon III over a leather grigri and chain Maille.
Read more…
Previous
Next
E-mail me when people leave their comments –
Follow

Comments

  • Eva Baby June 26, 2012 at 4:37pm

    this is quite a wonderful item!!!!

  • Linda Pastorino June 29, 2012 at 5:27am

    I'm curious when this piece was put together.. around 1867 or later? It's interesting they still had early coins floating around then, probably re used again and again , passed down right?  are the two beads on top glass or is the one malachite and the other glass or amber?

     

  • Joost Daalder June 29, 2012 at 7:36pm

    A very potent piece, and it looks quite convincing to me. I like it.

  • Joost Daalder July 3, 2012 at 2:46pm

    Hi - I have re-posted this on my Facebook "Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment" page, with a link, and an email address

  • Harald April 16, 2013 at 10:52pm

    Very interesting and beautiful item!

  • Linda Pastorino April 17, 2013 at 4:00am

    I have seen these for years.. they are very much like chain mail suits.  I have always loved them.

  • berberia April 22, 2013 at 7:48pm

    Thank you, Linda. Yes, it is a piece with a lot of character.

This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of Adorned Histories to add comments!

Join Adorned Histories

Request your copy of our newsletter.

If you would like to receive our newsletter

Click here