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Incredible Ethiopian amulet necklace 02.04.1354

Incredible Ethiopian amulet necklace. Collected in 1980 in Ethiopia I was told that such necklace was worn by some hermit priests. This special rich necklace contains  among others: Two Sidamo camel bone pendants; one Arsi/Oromo  power amulet pendant created with la ion claw and in a silver frame; Two silver ear spoons; three cylindrical amulet boxes; 2 large Cypraeas  shells; a large and heavy (iron)  Coptic cross  various beads and rings.

  • Ref.:02.04.1354
  • Size:Length: 850mm; size of the cross 130 y 80 mm; diameter of amber imitation beads:25 - 40 mm; size of Sidamo pendants: 110 x 28 mm
  • Weight:560 gr

Category

  • Other Ethiopien Adornment 02.04Horn of Africa 29.03
  • JEWELRY FROM THE HORN OF AFRICA 02REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula
  • ETHIOPIA

Material

  • AnimalBones and hornsShells, coweriesVegetalCotton ResinAmber imitations / phenolic resinMetalSilver

Quality

  • Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)Original condition Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
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