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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Aahhhh - it was you again, who outbid me on this!!! Congratulations, Lynn, this is a wonderful piece. Unfortunately, I fell asleep during the auction and only woke up after it ended (the auction took place late night Saudi time...). Anyhow, please note that this is not a chin-chain but a head decoration. It was apparently fastened at the back of the headgear. This is at least what I have been told in Jordan. You might remember, that I have a similar unit, which I have posted some time ago...
With kind regards and best wishes.
A beautifully arranged picture, Lynn, and a wonderful acquisition. You were lucky!
Dear Thelma and Peter, thank you for your kind comments. Peter I am sorry to hear I was bidding against you on this. To heal the wound, just remember who introduced you to that site. :) Thank you so much for sharing your back-of-the-head ornament, I had forgotten about them because they are so rare. It is thought provoking for sure. I still lean towards this being worn around the chin or at the front of the body due to the presence of the little buckle and the photos of ladies wearing similar long buckle ornaments at their chins. Your buckle chin-chain is lovely and a perfect match for what that bride wore on her wedding day in Ramallah, in the year 1900. Congratulations on the ID!!! :)
Hahahahahah! Peter I was the 2nd bidder on that necklace you bought. It looks to be an incredible beauty. I knew it must be you going for it. :D I am delighted you got it.