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Bracelets - Najd Region-Saudi Arabia

Posted by Peter Hoesli on January 25, 2017 at 7:30pm
3 square and 1 triangular shaped bracelets, hollow with small metal pieces inside, which make a very fine sound when moving. These bracelets are highly unusual when it comes to the shape but in pattern, match the other bracelets, which I have posted before. On these bracelets, the engraving is deeper engraved though. The seller mentioned that they originate from the Bedouins of the Najd region, which is central Saudi Arabia. It is the first time that I came across this shape of bracelets and therefore bought all available pieces right away...
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  • Thelma January 26, 2017 at 11:22am

    Congratulations, Peter. I'm sure one can learn more from a group of bracelets like this than from a single example ... about the nature of these pieces in general. The design seems similar in general but with minor variations... but the triangular one seems quite unusual.

  • Betty January 27, 2017 at 6:16pm

    They are also new to me :-) Many thanks for sharing the pictures, Peter.

  • Peter Hoesli January 28, 2017 at 12:21am
    Dear Betty; Many thanks for your message. Could these bracelets have an Indian origin? With kind regards. Peter
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