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 - Mursi Tribe, Lower Omo Valley, Ethiopia

Headdresses are made out of animal bone and leather cow hide. It is both a decoration and an object intimidation for neighboring enemies.
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  • Dear Liuba; Very nice and impressive indeed! Congratulations. Peter
  • agree with Peter, very rare, very impressive, very Special.

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