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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Very nice to see! Absolutely fabulous detal to everything, especially the hand.
Ditto Patti,
The hand is indeed the best part of it
I think that these were made for the tourist trade and come from the province of Bahia. The charms represent local industries. This one has particularly nice examples.
Indeed Hillary, tourist trade obviously
I have seen a similar type of collection worn by an Chillian or Colombian lady ,on a long chain, 20 years ago she told me that was a traditional one worn in her country.
Made for tourists or not, I think it's a fascinating piece and we usually don't see that many pieces from the Americas. Love it!
They look like solid well made pieces. Love them.