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.

Hair ornament

Amazing wear and patina with two little wads of old, scented wool inside. It is white metal with silver wirework and granulation.
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  • Love the age and wear on this!

  • It has such a thick patina on it.  It's great to just handle it.  I think that the worn part of the loop had something tied around it at one point, thus causing the wear.  Two original wool balls are inside too!

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