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Hey Frankie...bugs?
Very like, methinks! They look all ready to pop out some silkily unfurling wings!
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Sarah, you describe these pendants as jewish pendants. They are exactely pendants which are worn in Ethiopia, except that they have hinges on the top. I always thought that they were a deformed impressions of the hand of Fatima. They are worn by the moslem ladies in Wollo and surrounding and that muzzles me. I think it is a mystery to most of our members. Do you have any more information?
Gr. Ingrid
These would be seen sewn onto a headdress. I have an image somewhere, I iwll try to find it or a reference for you. These were citadel pieces from the atlantic coast from memory.. once i have referenced my thoughts will respond again
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Thank you Sarah, also in Ethiopia they are worn on a band on the forehead (headdecoration as well as around the neck. So it could have become an adapted custome. I await your further thoughts.. specially for what they intend to feature.
Here is a reference to an earlier model, itis fron a Jewish headdress , Tetouen Morocco . I think that the symbolism is rite of passage such as metamorphic ie single to married.
I am disinclined to believe the Khamsa theory, although can see how it is tempting!
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