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Old well worn silver Muria beads

The silver is worn down so that the filling inside is exposed. Probably from rural Harrarque province.
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  •  Toya,Really must have been worn day and night. It most probably is of very good silver to, also I can appreciate the rings on the holes well made. Gr. Ingrid.

  • Thank you Ingrid. I learned about these necklaces from reading your very informative posts. I really like the worn spots on the old silver and the way the filling shows through.

  • Very pleased to have been useful Toya.

  • Great Picture, so one can really see the clay filling inside, of which it has been talked here, but I have never been able to see it. Thanks for showing this photo!

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