Gallery

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.

IMG_1073-1 a collection of Ethiopian silver prayer necklaces.

Posted by ingrid Langerak on February 27, 2015 at 4:31pm

Here three old silver prayer necklaces. far left from Jimma, (like the enlarged silver Jimma beads, middle Wollo with the lovely silver hollow rounded beads( most of the time the good silver ones are damaged because of it good silver content, with a variety of antique Italian and Tjechian glass beads. The one on the right a Wollo in only silver and its common ending. All good silver, and original they all should have a generous tassle hanging mostly of black silk threats. But most of the time those have been eaten away.

Comments

Linda Pastorino February 28, 2015 at 8:12pm

I remember these from the old days. Very nice examples.
ingrid Langerak February 28, 2015 at 9:42pm

Thank you Linda, how were you involved with Ethiopian, I wonder if you were in Ethiopia during the years I lived there.
Eva Baby March 1, 2015 at 1:41pm

Beautiful! I love them all!
ingrid Langerak March 1, 2015 at 7:53pm

Dear Eva and Betty, It is always so nice to see your ladies enthusiasme and love of my Ethiopian collection. Thank you for your constant support. Compared to many other countries it is a lot less ornate, but that makes it also so much more wearable for daily wear. Also through you and this site I have come to understand the origine of the shapes and realise how closely countries are connected without borders because of the brave traders. Gr. Ingrid.

This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of Adorned Histories to add comments!

Join Adorned Histories

Request your copy of our newsletter.

If you would like to receive our newsletter

Click here

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Adorned Histories.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.