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old shell pendant Southern Ethnies 2

Ethiopialength 24 cm, size of the Shell at the end 3,5 cm
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  • Lovely photograph and a beautiful ethnic piece.Worn as a temple ornament?

  • @Thank you Chantal. I must confess, I do not know how this is worn. It was described as "pendant". I started to like Shells recently..

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