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Ethiopian coptic neckcrosses

Posted by ingrid Langerak on September 17, 2013 at 12:46pm
a selection of Ethiopian coptic neckcrosses and some earpicks. They were made via the lost wax system. The contents of silver do differ. The different shapes are the designs of different provinces. These are all authentic ones and not the nickel ones produced for tourist for at leastsince the late 1980's.Neckcrosses in silver(alloy) were made since 1880. Before that they were made of soapstone, wood,copper and braded in leather.At a later state I will show some of the different shapes in more detail.
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  • Betty September 17, 2013 at 4:17pm

    What a collection! I must admit that I am envious :-)

  • ingrid Langerak September 17, 2013 at 4:24pm

    Do I dare to show you my most treasured ones?

  • Eva Baby September 18, 2013 at 9:47am

    Please do so!  I have seen some in soapstone (but new ones) and an old one braided in leather.

     

  • Betty September 18, 2013 at 3:36pm

    I can only join Eva: please do! I am very excited about your collection and the fantastic source of knowledge we have won with your membership here. You really should think about writing on Ethiopian ethnic jewellery! There is so little information available, and I doubt that there are many people out there with your experience and such a substantial collection at hand.

  • ingrid Langerak September 18, 2013 at 11:01pm

    Thank you ladies,Eva and Betty  for your enthusiasme, it is a seed you planted. In the meantime I will do my best on this site. And will show and write about my collection and exchange points. That is also educational for me..

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