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Posted by Rajumaanar on August 3, 2013 at 9:31pm
I bought this pendant about a year ago while in Africa. Would anyone know the origins of this piece?
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  • Alaa eddine SAGID August 4, 2013 at 1:16am

    it helps to knw where in africa you got it

    but these should come fom anywhere from egypt, the african horn and even down swahili coast

  • Rajumaanar August 4, 2013 at 2:35am

    I purchased the pendant in Tanzania - just outside of Arusha..

  • Harald August 4, 2013 at 11:21am

    These kind of pendants are part of a Jnad=necklace. A Njad has three of those pendants + several square ones on a silver chain. They are from Saudi Arabia or Yemen. These very long and big necklaces are worn like a bandolier under the left arm.

  • Rajumaanar August 4, 2013 at 12:35pm

    Thanks Harald. Fascinating information. I really appreciate the knowledge and expertise of the members on this site.

  • ingrid Langerak February 12, 2015 at 9:20pm

    Beautiful piece and impressive. A treasures for anybodies collection.

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