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IMG_2348 Ethiopian pectoral antique silver earspoons, Ethiopia

Posted by ingrid Langerak on June 23, 2015 at 7:43pm

A collection at random of antique silver earspoon, used mostly by the Highlanders of Ethiopia and Harrar.

Comments

Mustafa J. Salem June 24, 2015 at 2:03am

Beautiful filigree and granulation. These look unique pieces, the first time I see these beautiful pieces. Thank you for posting this collection Mustafa
ingrid Langerak June 24, 2015 at 10:42am

Thank you Mustafa. Like you observed the decorations on these earspoons are elaborate. Even their sites are decorated, I will show a photo. To tell you though I have never seen them worn in my experience. that was already in 1965. But they make a nice collectable object.
Eva Baby June 26, 2015 at 9:34am

they are really extraordinary. Thanks for showing!
ingrid Langerak June 26, 2015 at 11:21am

My pleasure Eva. Thank you .

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