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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.

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Detail 2 of Palestinian Kirdan

Posted by Lynn Ardent on May 25, 2015 at 3:00am

This is a very large and heavy Palestinian kirdan from Nablus, or Jordanian kirdan from Kerak. Made in high grade silver, and restrung in the 60s-80s. The focal element on the neck, the middle elements, and the upper crescent and lower flower are all worked in filigree with granulation applied on top of them. The 68 coins date from the 1800s to the early 1900s. These kirdans were made in Nablus or Kerak and worn in both Palestine and Jordan. I lean towards this being Palestinian due to the similarity of published examples but I welcome other opinions. With many thanks to Jyrki Lammi.Dimensions:36cm at widest20cm at longest370 grams

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