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_1089-1 Two silver wedding breast plates,

Two old/antique silver wedding breastplates from north Ethiopia/Eritrea.
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  • when I look at the detailed work of the decoration on them, it is absolutely gorgeous! Also love the Pendants, they are so cutel

  • Eva I got them rather late in my collection about about 1988 or so.   You know certain items from one district do come into the open market in a rush and than disappear again. Most probably also some indication of bad economical situation or war.  Luckily they got into collector's hands and safed instead of having been melted down. Gr. Ingrid.

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