Old Bedouin cones bracelet
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
by DSLR MASTER
Old Bedouin cones bracelet. Fantastic item, this was found in the Najd, but originated just East of the Tihama coast of the Red Sea, in the Sarawat Mts. of the Asir region. Tribes across this region include the Al Talid, Qahtan, Yam, Bani Mughaid, Bani Shihr, Ghamid, Zahran, Bani Saad, Bani Faham, Harith, and Bani Malik. It's been in my collection for a number of years and has been a real favorite of mine, not to mention extremely hard to get. It sits nicely (surprisingly comfortable) despite it's weight. The cones are not solid, but it's very sturdy. Age is at least 60 yrs.. It's a miracle of design, but the antithesis to filigree. I especially like things i don't have to worry about breaking. The cuff size is small enough to stay on securely and it will not twist around problematically. 60 to 80% silver
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Magnificent Silver Half-Moon Pouch
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Magnificent Silver Half-Moon Pouch: A true Yemeni antique, at least 150 yrs old. Originally this was worn on a man's belt aside a Jambiya style dagger. The only jewelry a man would wear, aside from rings. This was used to hold essential personal items, such as money, smokables or flint and tinder. View 2 Highest quality craftsmanship. Approx. 7cm across at the top, and 6cm tall, 16mm deep, with a nice belt loop on the back..* just SOLD! $250.
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