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Single Omani "Nisa" ear-ring 03.04.130

Single Omani "Nisa" ear-ring03.04.130

Origin Near and Middle East | OMAN | Bedouin

Material

Silver 90 - 95%

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Original condition

Dimensions 125 mm Weight: 71 gr

130.00 CHF

A pair of nis'a "earings" with silver wire decoration. The bodies are hollow. 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 attached to a silver chain which ran across the top of the head.

Omani nis'a or dufuf "earings" 03.04.1991

Omani nis'a or dufuf "earings"03.04.1991

Origin Near and Middle East | OMAN | Bedouin

Material

High silver content - acid-tested

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Excellent overall condition
Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.

Dimensions Diametert max: 33 mm; length: 130 mm Weight: 71 gr

165.00 CHF

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.