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Mystery silver ring 1

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on August 8, 2011 at 12:15pm
I can't figure out the origin of this beautifully patinated ring. Any insights?
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  • Alaa eddine SAGID August 9, 2011 at 6:54pm

    Up! sorry but i am really interested in having the opinion of the members.

     

    Other pictures are available

     

    My first thoughts have been Somewhere between yemen and ethiopia!

     

     

     

    Cheers

  • SARAH CORBETT August 9, 2011 at 7:13pm

    Hi Ayis,

     it is a Rashaida piece .

    Reference Africa Adorned. page 279 for similar one.

    Design influences are Yemeni and Saudi.

    Warm wishes

    Sarah

  • Alaa eddine SAGID August 9, 2011 at 7:15pm
    thank you Sarah.
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