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.

CIMG0517Ethiopian Highland Antique Hair Pin

Here the full view of one of my most beautiful Ethiopian Highlands,Tigrai or Eritrean Antique Hair Pin. The fillegrain work is done in the most skillfull way. The photo doesn't even justify the work. Guilded on silver.
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  • Eva ,here the promised photo of my treasured hairpin. I think it can be seen how skillfull  this hairpin has been executed. Backk and front are both the same.

    Gr. Ingrid. 

  • Thank you Ingrid! Wonderful!!!! One can see it better anyway, even though you say, the photo doesn't justify the work. it is a fantastic Beauty! Gorgeous Details, it is really the most beautiful hairpin I have ever seen (I mean on photos). One can without exageration talk of a  real jewel and treasure. Do the ladies of today still wear such or similar (simpler) hairpins?  You are right, this one is the star among them all!

  • Sarah, Thank you once again for featuring this treasure. It is a worthwhile item to get a place in the ranks.  Gr. Ingrid.

  • Fantastic workmanship! I love it!

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