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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North African Silver
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  • Very nice display. These are getting harder to find.

  • Thank you-I was really lucky!They're are fascinating.Do you know,how they were used?

  • Here is a link to a pic on the site -- used as a headdress here. https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/wonderful-silver-head-pieces

  • As Patii told you, they were used as head ornaments in this fashion but also sewn on long leather bands side to side and thus hanging from head side's the the waist!

  • Thanks a lot for this wonderful photo-It really makes a difference to see the cultural background!

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