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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Libya
I think these kirdans are also found in Egypt.
thanks , great photo!
I saw this design described as from Egypt recently. It was said to be gilded brass and I think not very old, but I could be wrong.
i didn't think it was precious just that it seemed to be something I had seen and also that it was real and not a new thing or re strung. it looked like gilt brass. I think it's vintage not new but not early. Probably 50s or 60's. It looks to me like Gypsy jewelry if i didn't know where it was from, reminds me of what I would think of if that was described.
Isn't it wonderful how the internet helps us to help each other identify pieces? Incredible, really ... And there are a good many people on this site able to provide answers, such as Lynn and Edith have done, "nailing" the object very firmly. That's an impressive thing to see, and not unusual these days. I think that even only 10 years ago a process like this would have been much more unusual, as you need a website of this type to bring together the relevant people. There is no doubt in my mind that as a result the "knowledge pool" in the area of ethnic jewellery - which is a very difficult subject - is being enlarged enormously. I find myself learning something new at least once a week, if not more often. In the past one would spend ages to find answers in books. And of course they remain helpful, but the internet, in a case like this site, adds so much more again.
Dear Linda; This is very nice indeed. I have seen such a piece on a wall hanging in a Palestinian family's home in Amman. Apparently it was their mothers, hence, it should have been at least 70 years old as this is as old as they are. It is quite rare to obtain a really old complete necklace, as they are very fragile and usually do not survive the wear and tear that long. But this is looking to be in great shape. With kind regards. Peter
Very interesting news, Peter - and another great example of international knowledge-addition on this site ...
It was inexpensive and i saw it before my show but normally don't sell things like this so i didn't buy it. I'm not sure the value of this type of item frankly but for decorative only or wearable at least it has some value. When things are not silver usually i have an issue selling them to current clients. So I'm afraid to invest in something I myself wouldn't use. I think you're correct, it looked old enough to me , not a tourist type piece but also because it seemed like ;part of it was missing i didn't take a chance.
The Egyptian Ethnographic Museum in Cairo has one of these in gold.
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