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DSC_0247 Cylendrical-shaped Charm

Posted by Mustafa J. Salem on April 10, 2016 at 2:48pm
This cylindrical charm'Hosn',is common in Libya.With several 'dandush' pendants. Good quality silver. It was normally worn with written amulet inside the 'hosn' for protection.
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  • Thelma April 10, 2016 at 4:15pm

    I love this one. And it is so complete ... with its mixture of little pendants. Is it a recent acquisition Mustafa?

  • Mustafa J. Salem April 10, 2016 at 4:27pm

    Thank you Thelma:

    The pendants could be more recent than the amulet itself as these are easily acquired ..But the amulet is no longer in use...quite old.

  • Peter Hoesli April 10, 2016 at 5:59pm

    Dear Mustafa; What a beautiful piece. I love the little hands of Fatima. The entire piece is very unique and just great! Congratulations. Peter

  • Lynn Ardent April 11, 2016 at 6:16am

    All I can say is WOW!!  The pendants are like the most exquisite lace. 

  • Alaa eddine SAGID April 14, 2016 at 10:03pm

    i loove the dandush pendants, i have seen them previously on earrings.... can you confirm that they were used on other jewelry.

    Very good piece thanx for sharing Mustapha

  • Mustafa J. Salem April 15, 2016 at 11:28am

    Thanks Alaa for the comment. Dandush is used in several jewelries, including earrings and amulets. Smaller dandush pieces are sometimes used with head discs and forehead discs. They are also sometimes used for bigger size earrings that are attached with leather stripes on the sidesof the head. 

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