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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Beautiful cuff, Joost. Rather unusual in the banded patternings. Love the filigree hearts in the centre.
Yes, there are several unusual but very attractive and totally persuasive features. I agree with Linda that the piece is outstanding and rare - and this is the kind of piece where our tastes strongly converge, as we both like granulation and filigree, the patterning we see here, the "tribal" shape of a cuff, and the age. As I have said before, I also like the fact that several Indonesian pieces (often very Yemeni-like in that respect) offer similar kinds of appeal (I am thinking in particular of the Minangkabau, the Bugis, etc).
Ahmad: it is from Yemen.