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.

headdress ornament

woven coral with gilt silver plaques inlaid with turquoise.. one piece I have not identified yet. Two choices from a Sakule front lower piece (very likely) or something Ottoman Empire.. so far have not found anything similar to this that is from second choice but before seeing enough Sakule I first thought it was Ottoman. what ever it is it is very old and i have not seen another one..
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