Old Ethiopian Kitab leather amulet necklace containing Coptic scrolls. Ethiopian manuscripts and prayers. They are used by the Oromo's to ward off evil spirits and bring the wearer good luck and fortune. Bought in Ethiopia in the 1980ties. The necklace is made out of: 8 prayer rolls; 3 leather amulet containers, 1 leather container containing " a book" (see picture), 1 small horn (goat or sheep??) and 2 spoons carved out of a horn. A unique piece in its original, but perfect, condition with beautiful patina on all parts.
Incredible Ethiopian amulet necklace02.04.1354
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | ETHIOPIA
Silver
Amber imitations / phenolic resin
Bones and horns
Shells, coweries
Cotton
Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Original condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
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
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.
Coptic, wooden prayer necklace02.04.1353
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | ETHIOPIA | Oromo
Wood
Copper & copper aloy
Leather & skins
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Original condition
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
length: 1040 mm; diameter of beads: 16 mm; bible roll: 37 x 57 mm
Weight:
304 gr
Another interesting prayer necklace, mainly with wooden beads and objects. The necklace contains a very nice leather bible roll. Very funny is to find a wooden cup and spoon on a necklace. Two old copper medallion, a copper bell and wild pig teeth complete the necklace.
Ethiopian amulet necklace02.04.1350
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | ETHIOPIA
Silver
Amber imitations / phenolic resin
Teets, claws
Cotton
Leather & skins
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Original condition
Length: 620 mm; size of central cross: 60 x 40 mm, diameter of bakelite bead: 40 mm
Weight:
313 gr
Another 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: Three Coptic crosses; one Arsi/Oromo power amulet pendant created with la ion claw and in a silver frame; two silver ear spoons; one cylindrical amulet boxe; various beads and rings.
