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Posted by bianca maggi on February 4, 2015 at 11:18am
BORNEOShaman necklace made of glass beads,clutches, bear's teeth, carved wood figures, bronze clasp decorated with XIX century islamic floral motifs. The shaman wore it during rituals.
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  • Mustafa J. Salem February 4, 2015 at 12:01pm

    Very interesting necklace. It is un-usual to find any islamic motifs associated with carved figures. So I wonder whether these motifs were there for their artistic value rather than any spiritual intention?

  • bianca maggi February 4, 2015 at 4:45pm

    The wooden figurines found in all shamanic necklaces of this type, the clip is unusual, but the jewels "travel", then the Borneo is a Muslim country, although animist background.

  • Mustafa J. Salem February 4, 2015 at 8:00pm

    That  is very nice to know Bianca. Thanks for the information. Again the necklace is very interesting with all its components thanks for posting its picture.

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