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BHIL TRIBE PAIR OF CUFFS

Posted by HALTER on January 25, 2012 at 10:33am
Silver, IndiaDescription:A beautiful pair of silver cuffs dating from the first half of the 20th century and worn by women of Bhil tribes: The Bhils are a tribal people of Central India found in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesch, Maharashtra, Rajasthan but also to the borders of Bangladesh ... the smaller opening diameter of the band is of 2,95 inch and the greater 3,93 inch. Each bracelet costs € 450 each and are, as pair, items for collectors loving traditional Indian jewelry ... The last picture below shows how this type of bracelets are worn thanks to a nice postcard found in Jaipur ... but nothing prevents to wear one on each arm...Weight:393gr et 386 grHeight:5,51inchwww.halter-ethnic.com
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  • Eva Baby January 25, 2012 at 10:42am

    a lovely pair of beauties, but I have already announced my view considering comfort and working with such a pair on your upper arms on the other pictures... it seems impossible. Love jewellery, but one must be able to move freely and also do work................

  • HALTER January 25, 2012 at 11:00am

    As you can see partialy on the postcard, it is apparently possible for the Bhil ladies to work (she is wearring a basket on her head transporting domestic food) and simultaneously wearring many jewels on different parts of her body... definitively another culture for sure...but with some practice ,you may succeed who knows? Best thoughts Michel

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