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.
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Nice en interesting additions Eva. Are the two left ones worn into the braids,because they do look heavy so I imagine they need to be held in a strong bundle of hair. Gr. Ingrid.
@thanks Ingrid. the two left ones are from Burkina Faso (ethnies Gurunsi and Mossi /Fulani), they are made of Alu and mixed metals only, therefore not heavy. I do not have a photo how they wear them, but in general African hair is braided. I assume it is worn on the top or backside of the head....... but am not sure. I will try to look for a Picture.
Eva dear, it will be a good project to find accompanying pictures of how they are worn, I will be on the outlook for you about the Ethiopian ones. Right now I am not near my books be will do so as soon as I am besides them. Gr. Ingrid.
@Ingrid, thank you. I have already started searching, but it seems more difficult than I thought. Most Gurunsi ladies seem to wear a Cloth on their heads,so one cannot see any possible hairpins.