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NECKLACE - BERSHEEBA-PALESTINE

Posted by Peter Hoesli on June 18, 2015 at 3:53pm
This is from a collection of Bersheeba Bedouin necklaces. This rather heavy piece is featuring wonderful beads, some out of glass dating back from the Phoenicians, then mother of pearl, coral, amber, agate and, and, and... not to mention the wonderful silk tassels. A rare and absolutely soulful piece!
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  • Lynn Ardent June 18, 2015 at 4:07pm

    Dear Peter, this necklace is absolutely amazing.   A real museum piece!  Many, many congratulations. 

  • Betty June 18, 2015 at 4:39pm

    ... I just to love the colours, Peter! Congratulations.

  • Mustafa J. Salem June 18, 2015 at 5:50pm

    Another treasure piece. a museum piece, with wonderful colours and beautiful beads. I am sure that it is a rare piece. Wonderful Peter congratulations for this amazing item..

  • Sami Yousef June 19, 2015 at 4:30pm

    Very nice piece with an interesting combination of materials and beads. Am posting another similar piece displayed in one of Jordans museums. Grat find Peter. Br, Sami2506027933?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

  • Peter Hoesli June 21, 2015 at 5:39pm

    Dear Sami; Thanks for posting the below. I have already reserved two clove seeds and shell necklaces. I will buy them at the end of the month together with some more Bersheeba items. See you hopefully soon. With kind regards. Peter

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