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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_3503 A collection of antique good silver Gojjam crosses.

Posted by ingrid Langerak on December 6, 2015 at 12:35pm
These crosses can be from small to enormous. The Gojjam area was (is?) a wealthy area in Ethiopia and these crosses wee not seen in the market until quite late in the years, after 1978 is when they came into my collection. 835/1000 in silver value.
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  • Betty December 6, 2015 at 4:28pm

    A strong design in all its variations. Would the diamond shaped tops always hint to a Gojjam origin?

  • ingrid Langerak December 6, 2015 at 8:11pm

    Betty I never thought of that, but now that you mention is,  It is a strong feature and not to be seen on other area crosses.  I really miss being in Ethiopia to follow up on these questions coming up.

  • Eva Baby December 8, 2015 at 4:36pm

    Beauties!!!

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