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Pendant - Saudi Arabia

Posted by Peter Hoesli on September 30, 2016 at 3:49am
This is a very old and rather large pendant, which was most probably fastened on the head gear. The inside is filled with cotton, that has been fastened with strings. I did not and will not open it as it is rather fragile and I will not be able to arrange it back in the same way. However, I believe the cotton was soaked with perfume by the wearer. If this piece could tell its story....
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  • Betty October 3, 2016 at 8:34pm

    A very attractive and soulful piece. I like it a lot.

  • Lynn Ardent October 18, 2016 at 3:53am

    What a lovely little amulet.  Just beautiful. 

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