A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

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Back side of the unique hairpin. It looks as if it is a combination of different pins and than soldered in place. silver.
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  • very fascinating and interesting ! thank you for showing them !

  • Very unique - a creative Ethiopian silversmith gone wild :-) 

    Yes, I think it is a combination of the simple, small silver hairpins. 

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