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.
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.
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.
