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lovely
thank you, yes it is . i saw a semilar one only in a museum
the coins are italian (Vitorio Emanuele II, between 1850 und 1860), french (Napoleon III, between 1860 und 1870) one belgian (Leopold I, 1853) und arabic coins. all silver
I think I saw these before :-)
Congrats! They are beautiful!
thank you Betty.here almost the same pair in a museum catalgue. the the museum one is missing the coral ans kauri shells
Gorgeous find!
thank s Nada, yes a gorgeous find until now it is for me the find of the year . will see what the coming days bring with
for sure many members are asking themselves what is this item used for ? and from exactly where ?
it is Saoura Oase piece. used in extended large area until tuat in the west side ,and oulad nail/lybia in the east. even Hoggar.
it is a Temporal fertility and protection Amulett. the coins are always in ligne of 9 pieces , they represent the 9 months of pregncy. the beads represent eggs (fertility ) the corail represent long life, good health is also an eyecatcher.corail and kauri shell together are a protection against the evil and evil eye.
the chianes are a relique the same as sandal symbole and also representing the protection. it is usual to see amulettes made of coral,kauri and chaines / metal net . some pieces are already posted here in the site