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.
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.
Another incredible Ethiopian amulet necklace. Collected in 1980 in Ethiopia. This special necklace contains mostly silver beads, rings, and tubes. A friend of mine was wearing this necklace on special occasions with a lot of success.
Ethiopian amulet necklace with two warthog tusks02.04.1348
Horn of Africa & Arabic Peninsula | ETHIOPIA
Wood
Wool
Teets, claws
Aluminium
Brass / bronze
Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Excellent overall condition
Original condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Length: 960 mm; size of warthog teeth: 150 mm; diameter of large wooden bead: 41 mm
Weight:
532 gr
Wooden amulet necklace with two large warthog tusks. An 8 pronged aluminium ring from Sidamo; two brass medallions; one silver bead; etc complete this necklace.
