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Bedouin Lady from Southern Tunisia

Posted by Edith D on January 18, 2013 at 4:23am
Taken by an Italian photographer at the turn of the century, she is wearing a series of silver rings ("khors") probably secured by leather or fabric straps running under her head scarf.
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  • Alaa eddine SAGID January 18, 2013 at 9:15am

    it is very interesting to note that this build up of hoops earrings was to be found all across north africa especially among sahara dwellers (nomads and oasis dwellers alike)

  • Edith D January 18, 2013 at 2:51pm

    Thanks Ayis!  I found this photo particularly interesting because the jewelry could be either Tunisian or Libyan.  This fits with your comment about the widespread use of this type of ornament.

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