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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.

Russian enamel belt

Posted by Joost Daalder on March 11, 2012 at 1:34pm
A beautiful Russian belt, and certainly an example of fine ethnic jewellery. I collected this photo some time ago, and believe the description suggested that the piece is 19th c. Otherwise it would not be much later. Those familiar with jewellery from the Caucasus etc will find several familiar features here.
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  • ait ouakli March 11, 2012 at 2:11pm

    verry nice. thnkyou for posting it

  • Frankie Carter March 12, 2012 at 12:07am

    Wonderfully rich colours!

  • Joost Daalder March 12, 2012 at 12:24am

    It's something I'd gladly own - such a pleasure to look at!

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