"definetely yemeni and should have been used as a khol containier (eye make up)"
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Patricia Deany commented on Anna Singer's blog post Help!!
"Yes, definitely Yemeni, made by Arabs, the little hamsas are very characteristic of them as are the flat stones ( or glass) and the little corals. Interesting , though, I think the berry beads ( the little silver granulated ones ) are originally of…"
Anna Singer commented on Anna Singer's blog post Help!!
"The pocket is the triangular pendant. It is open on top and a chain runs thru it. It is from Yemen, I've been told."
Patricia Deany commented on Anna Singer's blog post Help!!
"Where is the pocket == at the top or the bottom of the central pendant? If at the top, I think it is missing a top since I have not seen container necklaces without some sort of top to secure whatever is carried within them. Interesting necklace ,…"
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A Berber necklace. Can any tell me what the triangular 'pocket' was meant to carry? Thanks. Anna
SARAH CORBETT commented on Anna Singer's photo
june 2 012
"This type of Pendant is from the Todhra region of Morocco, often called the portal pendant strong saharan themes in the decor here are interesting."
Anna Singer commented on Eve Levin's photo
Tuareg Antique Necklaces
"Hi Eve - The telsum shaped pendants are very interesting. Do you think there were originally dangles on this necklace?"
Anna Singer commented on Annie Boehm's photo
Tuareg( ? ) Pendant- Front with Script
"It isn't Hebrew writing and it doesn't look Tuareg. This is a puzzle."
Anna Singer commented on Anna Singer's photo
june 2 012
"My understanding is that this is a "Gates of Paradise" pendant and they are 2 scorpions guarding the gates against those not destined to enter. "
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Posted on December 20, 2012 at 21:06 5 Comments 0 Likes
Can anyone tell me what was intended to be carried in this Berber pocket necklace? Thanks! Anna 
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- At 6:49 on June 15, 2011,
manish khavadiya said… - we are collectors & dealers of gypsy textile antiques & jewellery from south and central India.we are looking for buyers collectors for the same kindly feel free to contact us.kindly add us to your network.we can also mail you the pictures of original antique textiles.
kindly visit us when you come to new Delhi,India
- At 7:58 on April 7, 2011,
SARAH CORBETT said… Hi Anne
a very warm welcome t the Network.
Sorry for the delay in approving your membership, I am currently travelling.
I hope that you will enjoy browsing the site, and may wish to add details of your interests and share images too.
Warmest wshes
Sarah
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