ethnic jewels

An appreciation of ethnic jewellery and adornment

Beadwork

I have no idea,how this beautiful piece is worn,
nor the origin or age-but it's really such an
impressive work!

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Comment by Sabine on July 31, 2012 at 6:01

Thank you very much Kim! It is so interesting to know the background-they really have exceptionel

designs!

Comment by kim price on July 31, 2012 at 5:14

this is called a miser's purse, and it is a beautiful example!  Here is a link to explain how they were used http://www.somewhereintime.tv/antiques/miser.html

 

Comment by ait ouakli on July 30, 2012 at 6:23

a part of hunter club uniform maybe. schutzenferein

Comment by ait ouakli on July 30, 2012 at 6:21

yes Patti. if we look at the animal and the form.

nice piece. it looks like worn on shoulder

Comment by Sabine on July 30, 2012 at 5:11

I would really like to know,where it's from!I thought it might be from eastern Europe,because of

the hunting pictures.

Comment by Patricia Deany on July 30, 2012 at 4:53

This looks Nordic, is it from northern EUrope?

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