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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_1077-1 Ethiopia, Wollo/ silver fertility head or neck decoration,

Posted by ingrid Langerak on February 27, 2015 at 3:40pm
This is an antique collector's item. Ethiopia, Wollo, fertility (breasts), is worn as a headband as well as a choaker necklace. Good silver content about 700-800/1000
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  • ingrid Langerak February 27, 2015 at 4:06pm

    Just to show another of the original  Ethiopian  jewelry.

  • Eva Baby March 1, 2015 at 1:51pm

    wonderful! 

  • Betty March 1, 2015 at 4:32pm

    I just had a quick look at all the wonderful pics you posted. I must come back to them in a few days when I have more time. But I agree with Eva: you keep pulling more and more amazing treasures out of your chest. Thanks a lot for sharing them with us!

  • ingrid Langerak March 1, 2015 at 7:58pm

     Eva,Its a challenge to surprise the Ethnic jewels site and to see the appreciation.  It compliments goes to the makers, and the original customers and finally to the collectors who manage to save the treasures. Definitely it is a treasure hunt. looking forward to your comments. GR. Ingrid.

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