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.
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This is unusual, Jose. I haven't seen one with camels before. And they are beautifully drawn. Are they soldered on or hammered from the back?
Hello Thelma. Thank you very much. They are actually soldered. Here you have a pic of the back which form me is quite intriguing as well as I believe I can see two lions like those in coats of arms...
How strange. They do indeed look like lions or leopards (with spots). What could it represent?!
A most fascinating piece, both back and front.
Very intriguing khamsa.
Most likely augmented with the appliques for a tourist trade ?
The feline profiles are like the cherry on the cake after the dromedaries!
A faunistic khamsa!
Thanks so much for all your nice comments. I wish I knew the story behind this khamsa!