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Small and heavy ...

Ethiopian cuff, most likely from the Jimma region. It's rare to find these in good silver. This one is wonderfully worn and smooth. A joy to behold and joy to touch ... Small size (5.1cm max internal diameter), a heavy 248grams, extremely well-functioning snap closure mechanism. More pictures below.
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  • I like it a lot, Betty and its patina is superb. Smooth and silky.

  • Betty, it is superb!

  • Dear Betty; This is awesome! I love such heavy pieces - very luxy-rich! Congratulations! Peter

  • Thank you everyone, it really is one of these pieces that grows on you. I also love heavy pieces, Peter. 

    I only do not dare to wear it,  because it would sit very tight around the wrist and I do not know if I could ever get it off again :-))

  • ...and my wonderful jeweller made it wearable by filing the closure a bit so that it opens more easily. Still tight fitting, but I can show if off now ;-))

  • VEry good you are determined.  Good protection  weapon as well!

  • So good you found this one Betty, because of the good silver so many have been melted for re-use and have not been replaces because of the cost of silver and fashion had turned more into gold jewelry since the 1960s.

  • Thank you Ingrid. Yes, you can probably seriously hurt someone with this... though I wasn't planning to wear it as a weapon :-) I was very lucky to find it. The previous owner had bought it in Ethiopia in the 60s...

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