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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I love these, Preethi! Very intricate... Do you perhaps happen to have a picture showing them in their original use as bracelet clasps?
Oh, Preethi, this is gorgeous. I would have the fitting anklets for it.... Congratulations. Peter
Lovely pieces. I too would love to see a photo of the complete bracelets.
Hi everyone, I was wrong about these being clasps. These are in fact amulets that are used in jewellery including bracelets. Here's a photo of the amulet in use, from Jean Gabus book 'Sahara'. The caption reads: Amulette argent et cuir <<riassit ktab dra>> (le talisman du bras). Se porte dans les cheveux en pendentif temporal. Ce genre d’amulette se dit <<riassit fiftin>> ou <<un franc>>, parce qu’elle ressemble a une piece d’un franc. Mederdra.
I hope to look for references in other books at some point. Again, thanks to Alaa Eddine Sagid for his guidance.
Lovely little items, Preethi. Love also the way they have solved the bail's system. because these tube type of bails also have a tendency to cut through threading. unless perhaps a leather cord. Gr. Ingrid