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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.

Farouk

Posted by Sigrid van Roode on March 8, 2011 at 4:32pm

Egyptian coin of King Farouq worked into a pendant. Because of its close resemblance to the demon Yawri Bey this coin is also used as zar-amulet.See http://www.bedouinsilver.com/jewelry-from/jewelry-from-egypt/zar-amulets-from-egypt/ for an an explanation and http://www.bedouinsilver.com/jewelry-from/jewelry-from-egypt/zar-amulets-from-egypt-examples/ for examples.

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