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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.

CIMG0210Sidamo and Arrussi(Ethiopian antique Thechian trade beads amulet necklace.

Posted by ingrid Langerak on October 18, 2013 at 4:25pm

Here a stunning neckalce made up of antique Tjechian glass trade beads. with milk glass large beads. They are worn as an amulet to protect themselves against bad happenings. Didn.t come into the commercial market until 1980-85. This is one of my thickest bundled necklace. Really very impressive.

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Eva Baby October 18, 2013 at 9:14pm

very nice to see! very interesting and impressive.

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