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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I love this! Can you tell us more about this bracelet please?
I bought this bracelet about 30 years ago from an antique dealer in Australia as an African piece and always doubted that origin.
I`m not sure but I think this bracelet is a Hindu Indian Shaivite ascetic bangle worn as a bracelet or armlet. It was made in the lost wax casting method in brass/bronze and it must be- according to the wear signs and smoothness- well over a hundred years old according to Oppi Untracht ` Traditional Jewelry of India` (see number 548).
Does anybody knows more about it?
I would not reject Africa .... these types of head shapes, round with very prominent round eyes and mouth/lips are often found on jewellery pieces in Burkina Faso and the Ivory Coast, among the Senufo, Lobi and Gan people, among others. Perhaps you could take a photo where we can see some of the heads in more detail, for example the ones on the left of the photo where you can see the profile a bit. Is it just heads, or are there also some that look like little animals (rat/rabbit like, is suppose would be the best description of these animals)?
Thank you Zambesi. I have only been a member for 2 days but I will take some close ups soon.
This is very exciting.