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IMG_3361 rare antique/old silver telsums,amulets.

these are my finest collection of antique good silver telsums.from the Gondar area. The size rather small, and their shape are beautfully executed.
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  • gray pieces ingrid ….

    like also the table/stool…Sidamo ???

  • Angelo, what does gray pieces mean? Makes me curious.  The wooden item is the back of a Jimma wooden bowl.(Guarage decor).

  • i wanted to say "Great" piece …sorry ..sometimes i rush on the keyboard….kisses

    i have some headrests from Ethiopia…yes the decor is similar to some Gimma/Gurage 

  • These are fabulous, Ingrid! Some of the most beautiful telsum I have ever seen. And so many matching ones.... The ring is gorgeous too. Rare to see this style in such a superior quality.  BTW, the silver looks fantastic against the wood. Very nicely photographed.

  • Betty thank you. I cannot get enough of many beautiful telsums. Got a compliment today about the improvement of my photos by Eva Lea so a good day for me.. Thank you Betty.  GR. Ingrid.

  • Hi Angelo, It happens with me also that my fingers are faster than the computer. 

    I love the headrests too, they are almost like sculptures and very decorative even in a modern interior.

    Thank you for your admiration of the pieces.  Gr. Ingrid.

  • very beautiful, you really have a vast collection!  Wow!  And the ring in the middle is also top.

  • Thank you Eva , In real they are even more stunning.  This photo is a bit dull and doesn.t show its full beauty.  I will also have to see if can use the instrucions of Angelo.

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