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Ethiopian Telsum Beads

old and used, size approx 1,5 - 1,9 cm.Am slowly collecting them in order to make a necklace with it. Metal alloy, backside plain (no signature). Just ordered some more from Hillary Louarti (Ethnic member). Background old Ethiopian prayer book (cover made of leather over wood).
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    backside

  • Great. Good luck with the finished product! have you found a book on Ethiopian jewelry?

  • @Thanks Chantal, no no, I only have my "Africa Adorned", and some other African jewellery books, but not specifically on Ethiopian jewellery. This project will take time....... Have to go slowly, must take care first of my eyes (expensive!)

    It seems that the round telsums are not the same like the round wedding pendants although similar. (These are most often gilded and mor intricate pattens on them). Have to find out whether they are worn by the same ethnies.

  • @Chantal, P.s.:   on A.D. they sell whole necklaces made of these, strung on black yarn. Looks nice, but too expensive for my budget at the moment.

  • Hi Eva,
    Ping me your address, I have an old one which you can have for your necklace x
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  • Sarah, that would be great..  I sent you a message

    Pierre, merci c'est gentil!  Bonne soirée!

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