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DSC_0782 Libyan Silver, Cross-shaped pendant

Posted by Mustafa J. Salem on January 31, 2015 at 4:05pm

Pendant with,'khamsas' .

Comments

Lynn Ardent January 31, 2015 at 4:10pm

I love it, the design on the cross is particularly beautiful and contrasts nicely with the abstract links and hands.
Peter Hoesli January 31, 2015 at 6:22pm

Dear Mustafa; This is great. Please have a look at the attached Omani hair ornament. The designs are very similar.... With kind regards. Peter
Mustafa J. Salem January 31, 2015 at 10:09pm

Thank you Peter and Lynn for your comments. The Omani hear ornament look fairly similar, though not identical. Thanks Peter for showing this for a good correlation.
Betty February 1, 2015 at 1:47pm

Very beautiful...were these also worn as hair ornaments, Mustafa?
Mustafa J. Salem February 2, 2015 at 3:37am

Thanks Betty. Yes they were worn on tne side of the head

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