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Ethiopian Hairpin - 1

made before 1945, North Ethiopia, silver, base brass. Unfortunately the actual needle is missing. Diam. 2,5 cm
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    this is, how it looks, after I turned it into a pendant, so I can wear it (since the needle of the hairpin is missing).

  • very nice. well done

  • @Thank you, Ait Ouakli.

  • Very unusual pendant  and very ethnic looking. Am sure that it will raise questions....Lovely intricate work.

  • That is a good solution! You wear it often? I like it.
  • @Thanks Akkie, I just made it today (turn it into a pendant), I have not yet worn it, but will certainly do so. I also like this size (2,5 cm, that means small), that is just fine for me....!) I used to wear the bridal pendants (similar, consisting of two pendants and a ring), but I will wear this now alternatively with the bridal pendans).

     

    @Thanks Chantal, I just love this little thing! it is a bit damaged (perhaps someone slept on it...... during the many years of use, and it was squeezed), but that makes it even more authentic. (Happy to see your back!).

  • @Thank you very much  for the feature!

  • Eva, I do like the way you`ve echoed the circles in the actual piece with the hanger/bale you made>

  • @Thanks a lot Frankie, how nice this is said !  ("echoed the circles", love the language!)

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