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Omani nis'a or dufuf "earings"03.04.1991
- High silver content - acid-tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Omani nis'a or dufuf "earings" with silver wire decoration. Each earring comprises an elongated hollow cone decorated on the outside with silver filigree. A loop of silver wire (Hàlka) joins the top and the bottom of the cylinder. Women in Northern Oman wore these earrings, often several of them, depending on the wealth of the woman, attached to a silver chain which ran across the top of the head.
"Màkhnak" necklace - Oman03.01.1834
- Silver
- Gilded or gold foil on silver
- Wood
- Recycled material
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- High aesthetic value
The triangular necklace called "Màkhnak", meaning "The pearl of the neck" is made up of a large central bead called in Rustaq area "al bursa", unripe date. On either side of the central bead are smaller silver beads and on red resin bead. these beads are strung on a rigid silver rod, which is attached to an elaborate triangular hinge, called "Mirkat" and which is linked to two silver chains. The "Makhnak" necklace was a basic piece of every Omani women in Norther Oman
Omani "Màkhnak" necklace03.01.118
- Silver 85 to 90%
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Overall length 230 mm
Weight: 132 gr
The triangular necklace called "Màkhnak", meaning "The pearl of the neck" is made up of a large central bead called in Rustaq area "al bursa", unripe date. On either side of the central bead are smaller silver beads and on red resin bead. these beads are strung on a rigid silver rod, which is attached to an elaborate triangular hinge, called "Mirkat" and which is linked to two silver chains. The "Makhnak" necklace was a basic piece of every Omani women in Norther Oman.
Omani triangular necklace called "Màkhnak",03.01.119
- Silver 85 to 90%
Overall length: 240 mm
Weight: 130 gr
The triangular necklace called "Màkhnak", meaning "The pearl of the neck" is made up of a large central bead called in Rustaq area "al bursa", unripe date. On either side of the central bead are two red beads coated with silver. The horizontal rod is attached to two elaborate triangular shaped and articulated pieces of small silver balls and in-between them six fine meshed silver chains. The "Makhnak" necklace was a basic piece of every Omani women in Northern Oman.
Omani "Màkhnak" necklace03.01.114
- Silver 85 to 90%
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Overall length: 340 mm
Weight: 293 gr
The triangular necklace called "Màkhnak", meaning "The pearl of the neck" is made up of a large central bead called in Rustaq area "al bursa", unripe date. On either side of the central bead are two red beads. At the end of the rigid silver rod, two small hirz with danglers are attached. The whole horizontal piece is attached to an elaborate triangular hinge, called "Mirkat" and which is linked to two silver chains. The "Makhnak" necklace was a basic piece of every Omani women in Norther
Oman.
Omani "shibgat" necklace03.01.124
- Silver 85 to 90%
- Gilded or gold foil on silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Weight: 164 gr
Splendid necklace called "shibgat" from Central Oman. It is not strictly speaking a necklace as it is suspended from the ears. Here 2 chains were added to the top rings so it could also be worn as traditional necklace.
Islamic prayer rosary with tiger eye beads05.16.1478
- Various Quarz
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with thity three (22 & 11) oval tiger eye beads.
Islami rosary with 99 gem beads05.16.1477
- Various Quarz
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with ninety nine (66 & 33) non identified gem beads
Islamic prayer rosary05.16.1476
- Carnelian
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with ninety nine (66 & 33) carnelian ? beads.
Islamic prayer rosary with tiger eye beads05.16.1475
- Various Quarz
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with sixty six (44 & 22) tiger eye beads.
Islamic prayer rosary05.16.1474
- Plastic
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with thirty three (22 & 11) black decorated plastic beads.
Islamic prayer rosary05.16.1473
- Plastic
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with thirty three (22 & 11) yellow plastic beads.
Islamic prayer rosary05.16.1472
- Plastic
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
asbih misbaha with thirty three (22 & 11) fanncy beads.
Islamic prayer rosary05.16.1471
- Plastic
- New never used
- Original condition
This rosary consists of 55 plastic (amber imitation) beads, an unusal number for a rosary.
Islamic prayer rosary with 100 plastic beads. 05.16.1470
- Wood
- Plastic
- New never used
- Original condition
Tasbih misbaha with 100 plastic beads beads and elongated cylindrical wooden bead at the end (the pillar).
Deep purple islamic prayer rosary05.16.1469
- Not identified gem
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Tasbih misbaha with ninety nine (66 & 33) darke purple gem beads.
Yemeni necklace03.01.1468
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Glass
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Yemeny necklace with 22 silver beads and small red glass beads. The necklace could be a islamic prayer rosary even if th number of beads does not correspond.
Islamic rosary with green beads05.16.1467
- Jade
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with ninetynine (66 & 33) green jade? beads
Islamic prayer rosary with tiger eye beads05.16.1466
- Various Quarz
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tiger eye islamic prayer rosary05.16.1465
- Various Quarz
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Tasbih misbaha with thirty three (22 & 11) tiger eye beads.
Two deep brown islamic prayer rosary05.16.1464
- Not identified gem
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with ninety nine (66 & 33) darke brown gem beads.
Deep purple islamic prayer rosary05.16.1463
- Not identified gem
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Tasbih misbaha with ninety nine (66 & 33) darke purple gem beads.
Islamic prayer rosary05.16.1462
- Bakelite and other formaldehyde resin
- New never used
Tasbih misbaha with 33 (22 & 11) bakelite beads
Islamic rosary, with black beads05.16.1461
- Onyx / Jais
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Tasbih misbaha with sixty six (44 & 22) black onyx (or jais) beads.
Islamic rosary with black onyx beads05.16.1460
- Onyx / Jais
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Tasbih misbaha with sixty six (44 & 22) black onyx (or jais) beads
Green islamic prayer beads Rosary05.16.1459
- Jade
- New never used
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Ninety nine (66 & 33) green Jade ? beads.
Yemeni water jug14.02.603
- Clay; Pottery
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Original condition
Beautiful antique Yemeni water jug. The jug has been used on fire maybe to prepare tea or coffee. Looks very old with a nice patina.
A unique antique Yemeni "bird" necklace03.01.1346
- Silver 90 - 95%
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Labba tayyur or bird necklace made by a Jewish silversmith probably early 1900. This is an outstanding piece of jewellery bought late 1970 in Yemen. It was considered already at the time as an extremely rare and expensive piece. It will need some more investigation regarding the artisan who created this unique piece of ethnic jewellery.
Yemeni "labba " wedding necklace03.01.1294
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Cotton
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Very fine Labba necklace with incredible detail and granulation, Jewish workmanship. The necklace which was worn over chin neck and chest. The necklace is made of a lot of silver parts, held together by silver rings. The layers have filigree and repousse work. The cooton string shows signs of long and intensive use.
Yemeni necklace from Hadramout03.01.1315
- Silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
This necklace bought in around 1980 in Yemen has a large hirz amulet box suspended on the original chain of woven silver wire. The boxe is rectangular but with rounded sides, on the topis a row of lozenge-shaped silver applique plaques . Fourteen dangles with small bells complete the box. For a Yemeni jewelery it has a very sober line. A beautiful and rare piece of ethnic jewelery. This necklace is typical for the Hadhramaut Region, Yemen.