Ethiopian Hairpins
"I add here a picture of them all. The round one is actually a hairpin where the pin was missing. So I transformed it into a pendant and wear it on a black string. But it is originally a hairpin too.."
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"Kanuita" Jewel containing a magic roll, Ethiopian Coptic.....
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Met Museum Turkoman Collection
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Ancient Pyu Bead with gold repair-59mm long
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Library of Congress Turkestan Album prints.
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Pat Rodriguez commented on berberia's photo
Silver necklace, Afghanistan/Pakistan
"Very nicely restrung. I have a necklace with the same pendant beads from India. Gives me incentive to restring mine. Mine does not have as many pendant beads but is ok for me as I have a small neck. You have a great piece."
Tribal Heritage commented on berberia's photoSilver necklace, Afghanistan/Pakistan
"Akkie and Marie Ange you both are right about this piece. This has nothing to do with afghanistan. The long beads belong to Sindh provnice Pakistan. Exactly similar work is available from Rajistan india as its the same ethnic group divided between…"
Pat Rodriguez posted a photo
Pendant
Pendant from Turkey. I have no idea of the age. I bought it in the 60's and used it daily for years.
Marie-Ange commented on berberia's photoSilver necklace, Afghanistan/Pakistan
"The pendant beads are from India have a similar necklace. The necklace is restrung in this lovely setting."
berberia commented on berberia's photoSilver necklace, Afghanistan/Pakistan
"I sourced it in Afghanistan but it certainly has a farther east flavour. "
berberia commented on berberia's photo
Tuareg silver ring, Niger
"Thank you very much. Yes this is a truly beautiful ring and its paina great."
ait ouakli commented on Peter Hoesli's photo
Anklets - Mauretania
"Splendid khelkhals Peter. nice to see them as a pair. they are in the top of my wish list and some friends too.
i have a friend driving to muaritania soon, i hope he will find some for effordable price.
congratulations
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Akkie commented on berberia's photoSilver necklace, Afghanistan/Pakistan
"Indeed a lovely necklace. Is this from Afghanistan/Pakistan?? Not India???"
Chantal commented on Peter Hoesli's photoAnklets - Mauretania
"Magnificent Peter. Glad we are getting to Mauritania (although your other pieces were absolutely splendid)."
Peter Hoesli commented on Peter Hoesli's photo
Necklace - Central Asia
"Dear Thelma: Many thanks for your message. The necklace is as I have found it - nothing was missing! By the way, the carnelians are really nice and give this luxurious look to the piece. The vendor was keeping it in his shop for over a year,…"
Thelma commented on Peter Hoesli's photoNecklace - Central Asia
"Love this one, Peter. So unusual. Did you find it with all the little beads intact or did youhave to repair it?"
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