BERBER KABYLE TUAREG AND AFRICAN JEWELLERY
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A lovely and rare pair of
antique
silver twisted cable Bedouin bracelets from
Egypt. These cuffs or barcelets were worn by Bedouins from the North
Delta trought Sinaï and as far away as Palestine due their popularity.
The design is less frequent than the one represented in many collections
and very rare in pair. These samples are very old, presenting hallmarks from the ottoman period,
with a later addition of egyptian hallmarks ( cat, 800 in arabic
numerals and a letter for the year 1946-1947 ). Superb patina ! Ligthly
adjustable. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 110. The inner circumference measure 17.3 cm. ( 6.81" )
and the space at the opening is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). The height is 2.2 cm. (
0.86" ). Weighs 154 grams ( 5.43 Oz ).
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A wonderful pair of old silver Berber bracelets from Tunisia. Great chased decor representing birds, fish and flowers. First half of 20th ventury, with hallmark at the interior. Excellent quality of silver, nicely worn. Ligthly adjustable, they are easy and confortable to wear. The front hight measure 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ) and the inner diameter is 6.6 cm. ( 2.59" ). The inner circumference measure ca 20.7 cm. ( 8.14" ) and the space at the opening 1.5 cm. ( 0.59" ). Weighs 102 grams ( 3.59 Oz ).
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A wonderful old
silver enameled Berber bracelet from
Tiznit, in South Morocco. Nice green, dark yellow and blue
enamel, in excellent conditions but ligthly worn. The red color is not
enamel but kind of wax or painting. It's embellished with red and green
glass cut stones ( some chips, as usual for these old pieces ). NOT A
RECENT COPY : About 50 to 60 years old. See more on these bracelets in "
Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté ", p.58 ss. The
height is 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ) and the inner diameter about 5.9 cm. ( 2.32"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ). Weighs 74
grams ( 2.61 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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A beautiful pair of
antique
silver Bedouin " Zar " earrings from Egypt. Unusual quality of
workmanship in very good conditions. About seventy to eighty percent of
silver. Early 20th century. They measure about 9.6 cm. by
3.9 cm. ( 3.77" by 1.53" ) , all included. Weighs 46 grams ( 1.62
Oz ).
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A very rare matching pair of
old
silver gilt Berber earrings from North Morocco, Tetouan or Fes.
Excellent quality of silver alloy embellished with a red cut glass
stone. Early 20th century, totally absent in the bazaars !!,
In very good conditions. See similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by
Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 45. They measure about 7.8 cm. by
7.5 cm. ( 3.07" by 2.95" ). Weighs 54 grams ( 1.90 ounces ).
Price : US$ 220.00
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A fine old
silver Bedouin " Aghaiz nesalhat " talisman from North Africa. These
talisman were in use from Tunisia to North Egypt. Usually worn by woman
who want to be pregnant : the custom was to break one branch of the
talisman once the women became pregnant. This sample is of unusual size
and very well crafted. It's decorated on both sides ( pictures 1 and 2 ) and wear a lybian
hallmark. Early to mid 20th
century. See similar example in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 74. It measure about 10 cm. by 6.1 cm. ( 3.93" by 2.40" ). Weighs
36 grams (
1.26 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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A superb pair of antique
Bedouin silver cuff from
Oasis of Siwa, in Egypt ( from the middle of Egypt to the coast ).
Excellent quality of craftmanship ! Early 20th century. Silver content
800, with " Tughra " Ottoman calligraphic seal or signature and
the mark of Mohamed El Mekkawy, a Bedouin silversmith famous in all
North Africa, with later addition of Egyptians hallmarks ( lotus ).
Lightly flexible and very confortable to wear. The inner circumference measure about 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ) and the inner
diameter approx. 5.9 cm. ( 2.32" ). The space at the opening is ca. 15
mm. ( 0.59" ) and the height is 7 cm. ( 2.75" ). Weighs 190 grams
( 6.70 Oz ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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A very rare antique
Berber silver
jewellery set from Rif region in North Morocco, Nador or Kenifra. Consisting of
a pair of Fibulae, moulded and chased, connected with a silver chain and
and a large hollow ornament ( Fekroun ). Great quality of workmanship,
certainly made by a master jewish silversmith. This set is in excellent
conditions and almost complete with the coins pendants and the coral
beads ( one coin is missing on the central element and one small on the
upper hook, not visible on the pictures ). A small silver chain is
missing in the connection with one fibula ( the set is therefore not
absolutly symetric ). Many coins ( from Spain ) are dated from the late
19th to early 20th century. Totally absent in the bazaars and in many
collections !! First half of 20th century. A great piece for collectors.
See similar sample in the Musée juif de Belgique and in " Bijoux du Maroc " by Marie-Rose Rabaté and André
Goldenberg, p 19 and 135. The central element
measure about 15 cm. by 11 cm. ( 5.90" by 4.33" ), without the dangles.
The fibulae measure 22.5 cm. by 11 cm. ( 8.85" by 4.33" ). The total height is
approx. 46 cm. ( 18.11" ). Weighs 1035 grams ( 36.50 ounces ). A similar sample was presented in auction by Christie's ( 18 december 2007, collection Thau ) estimated at $ 8700 to 12000 ).
Price : US$ 2500.00
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A very nice pair of
antique
silver Bedouin bracelets from
Nubia or Sudan. These piece were made and worn in Southern Nubia and
by the Rashaida Tribe in Sudan. Solid silver with a later addition of egyptian hallmarks ( cat, 800 in arabic
numerals and a letter for the year 1941-1942 ). About 80 years
old. Excellent quality of workmanship, not
frequent for this design and superb patina. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of
Egypt " by Azza Fahmy, p. 151 and in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 32. The interior
diameter measure ca 5.3 cm. ( 2.08" ) and the inner circumference approx.
16.6 cm. ( 6.53" ). The space at the opening is 2.3 cm. ( 0.90" ) and
the thickness 6 mm. ( 0.23" ). Weighs 124 grams ( 4.37 Oz ).
Price : US$ 180.00
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A beautiful old
enameled Kabyle hinjed bracelet from Grande Kabylie, in Algeria.
Superb workmanship with silky patina. Green, blue and yellow enamel,
embellished with real red coral cabochons. The enamel is worn but still
present on about 50 % of the bracelet. Very good silver alloy. See a similar sample in " Bijoux Berbères d'Algérie " by Henriette Camps-Faber,
p.108. The height is 2.4 cm. ( 0.94" ) and the inner diameter about 5.7 cm. ( 2.24"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 17.9 cm. ( 7.04" ). Weighs
52 grams ( 1.83 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 240.00
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A cheerful old
aluminum and copper Peul " Sarogal " head ornament, from
Niger. Beautiful chased decor still present. Early to mid 20th century. See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection
in " A World of Head Ornaments ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 31.
RARE !! It measure about 11.4 cm. ( 4.48" ) in height and the width
is ca 6.8 cm. (
2.67" ). Weighs 8 grams
( 0.28 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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A very rare pair of antique
silver Berber circular Fibulae from Aures, in Algeria. Beautiful
design and workmanship, decorated with small red cut glass stone. Very good alloy of silver.
One small half dome and a red glass stone are missing. A very good sample for collectors ! See more on these
fibulae and other samples in " Bijoux et Bijoutiers de l'Aurès " by
Tatiana Benfoughal, p. 151 ss. They measure ca. 7.2 cm. ( 2.83" ) in
diameter and
the thickness is 5 mm. ( 0.19" ). Weighs 40 grams ( 1.41 Oz ).
Price : US$ 160.00
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A beautiful pair of
antique
silver Bedouin bracelets from
Nubia or Sudan. These piece were made and worn in Southern Nubia and
by the Rashaida Tribe in Sudan. Solid silver not stamped, about 80 years
old. The silver alloy is ca 80%. Great quality of workmanship, not
frequent for this model. See similar sample in " Enchanted Jewelry of
Egypt " by Azza Fahmy, p. 151 and in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 32. Superb patina ! The interior
diameter measure ca 5.2 cm. ( 2.04" ) and the inner circumference approx.
16.2 cm. ( 6.37" ). The space at the opening is 2.8 cm. ( 1.10" ) and
the height 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). Weighs 246 grams ( 8.67 Oz ).
Price : US$ 360.00
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A superb pair of
antique
silver Bedouin earrings, sometimes used as pins to fasten the head
veil and tob, from Egypt. Excellent quality of workmanship, symbolizing
the name of Allah, in good conditions, with some small beads ligthly
crushed. One small chain is a little shorter than the other. Each wear
three stamps, one for the alloy of silver ( 600 ), the second
repesenting a cat and one for the year. The marks indicate the years
1922-23 for one piece and the years 1924-25 for the other. Very rare
with hallmarks from the period. They measure about 10 cm. by
4 cm. ( 3.93" by 1.57" ), all included. Weighs 30 grams ( 1.05
Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
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A beautiful and rare
silver Bedouin hinjed bracelet from Nubia or Sudan. These piece were
made and worn in Southern Nubia and in the Rashaida Tribe, in Sudan.
Nice sample but worn years of use : some holes due to the age ( not well
visible on the pictures ) and a fissure near the border. Very good workmanship with
beautiful patina. Medium grade silver. See similar samples in " Africa
adorned " by Angela Fisher, p. 277-279 and in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 133. The height is 4.7 cm. ( 1.85" ) and the inner diameter about 5.8 cm. ( 2.28"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 18.2 cm. ( 7.16" ). Weighs
82 grams ( 2.89 Oz ).
Price : US$ 130.00
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An exquisite and extremely rare pair of
antique
silver twisted cable Bedouin bracelets from
Egypt. Bracelets with this very original design can't actually be
found in the bazaars and aren't repesented in Ghysels and René van der
Star collections.These cuffs or bracelets were worn by Bedouins from the North
Delta trought Sinaï and as far away as Palestine due their popularity.
These samples are about 80 to 90 years old but are not stamped. Superb patina
and craftmanship ! Very ligthly adjustable. The inner circumference measure 16.6 cm. (
6.53" )
and the space at the opening is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ). The height is 3 cm. (
1.18" ). Weighs 202 grams ( 7.12 Oz ).
Price : US$ 480.00
SOLD
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A wonderful pair of
solid
silver Bedouin bracelets from
Egypt. These cuffs or bracelets were worn by Bedouins from the North
Delta trought Sinaï and as far away as Palestine due their popularity.
These samples are about 80 to 90 years old but are not stamped. Superb
silky patina
and craftmanship ! See similar samples in the Ghysel's Collection " A World of Bracelets ", by Anne
van Cutsem, p. 30 and in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 110. The inner circumference measure 16.2 cm. (
6.37" )
and the space at the opening is 1.8 cm. ( 0.70" ). The front height is
1.2 cm. (
0.47" ). Weighs 234 grams ( 8.25 Oz ).
Price : US$ 380.00
SOLD
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An exquisite pair of antique
solid silver Bedouin bracelets from
Fayum, in Egypt. About 40 to 60 years old, excellent silver content,
with hallmarks up one bracelet ( illisibles on the other ) : 800 and
lotus. Great silky patina and quality !! See similar sample in " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 31. The height is 2.5 cm. ( 0.98" ) and the inner diameter about 5.3 cm. ( 2.08"
). The space at the opening is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ) and the inner circumference
( including the space at the opening ) measure approx. 16 cm. ( 6.29" ).
Very ligthly adjustable. Weighs 168 grams ( 5.92 Oz ).
Price : US$ 360.00
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A very nice pair of
silver chased Tuareg bracelets from Agadez region, in Niger. Very
old pieces worn by intensive use. Very good alloy of silver. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p.
75. The height is 2.2 cm. ( 0.86" ) and the inner diameter about
6.8 cm. ( 2.67"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 21.3 cm. ( 8.38" ). Weighs
48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ). Price : US$ 120.00
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A very pleasant
old
silver plane Tuareg ring from Mali or Niger. Original design and good quality of workmanship. Very good silver alloy
. See
similar sample in " Magische Ornamente-Silberchmuck
de Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 68. American size is 8 and
french size is 17. The diameter is 18 mm. ( 0.70" ) and inner
circumference 57 mm. ( 2.24"). Height is about 3.4 cm. ( 1.33" ) and
length 3.1 cm. ( 1.22" ). Weighs 18 grams ( 0.63 Oz ).
Price : US$ 95.00
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A very nice antique
silver amulet " foulet Khamza " from Marrakech, in South
Morocco. Fine sample in good conditions, showing age and wear overall. These amulets, symbolizing the
hand of Fatima, were a protection against the evil eye. Decorated on
both sides and hallmarked Marrakech, 1340 from Hegira (
1921 AD ). See similar sample and more on these amulets in " Bijoux du
Maroc " by Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 195-197. It measure
about 11 cm. by 9.1 cm. ( 4.33" by
3.58" ). Weighs 64 grams ( 2.25 Oz ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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A superb old
silver Bedouin bracelet from
Oasis of Siwa. Excellent quality of workmanship, gracefully chased. Early
to mid 20th century, with hallmarks ( possibly libyans ) on the corners
and on some of the small domes. Sterling silver, ligthly flexible and
adjustable. See a similar sample in " A World
of Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 31. The inner diameter is 6.8 cm.
( 2.67" ) and the height is 6.5 cm. ( 2.55" ). The space at the opening is
2.3 cm. ( 0.90" ) and the inner circumference
measure ca. 21.3 cm. ( 8.38" ). Weighs 216 grams ( 7.61 ounces ).
Price : US$ 290.00
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A beautiful old bronze /
brass
bracelet currency probably from
Nigeria. These bracelets were used for major transactions. Early to mid 20th century. In
excellent conditions with nice patina. The inner
circumference measure about 18.5 cm. ( 7.28" ) and the inner diameter
approx. 5.9 cm. ( 2.32" ). The height is 4.1 cm. ( 1.61" ). Weighs 1226
grams ( 43.24 Oz ).
Price : US$ 110.00
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A beautiful
old
silver Fulani ring or pendant from Mali. OLD AND AUTHENTIC, NOT A
RECENT COPY ! Very good silver alloy and very nice patina. See similar
rings in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 55. American size is
10 and
french size is 22. The diameter is 19 mm. ( 0.74" ) and inner
circumference 62 mm. ( 2.44"). Thickness is about 7 mm. ( 0.27" ). Weighs
28 grams ( 0.98 Oz ).
Price : US$ 75.00
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A fine old
bronze Senufo anklet from Ivory Coast. An excellent piece for
collectors ! As often, one end is broken ( the only way to take it out
of the ankle ). See similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in
" A World of Bracelets ", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 52. It measure about
18 cm. ( 7.08" ) in length and 10 cm. ( 3.93" ) in height. Weighs
520 grams ( 18.34 Ounces ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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An excellent quality
silver chased Tuareg or Moor
" Kitab " or amulet from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Very good alloy of silver, decorated
with five small silver pearls. The back is made up with brass. One small
copper end is missing, below rigth. It measure about 7.3 cm. ( 2.87" ) in height and
the width is 5.8 cm. (
2.28" ). Weighs 28 grams ( 0.98 Oz ).
Price : US$ 90.00
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A rare and beautiful
Tuareg or Moor
pendant from
Mauritania or South Morocco. Made up with silver coins, glass and
shell-fish. All the silver coins are islamic, about 1880-1910 AD. This
sample is in good conditions, but a small glass bead is missing.
Probably early 20th century. Small repair on the leather thread. See
similar sample in the Ghysel's Collection in " A World of Head Ornaments
", by Anne van Cutsem, p. 30. It measure about 9.1 cm. ( 3.58" ) in
height and the width is 5.1 cm. ( 2.00" ). Weighs 48 grams ( 1.69 Oz ).
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A great pair of antique
silver " Bermil " pendant worn as fibulae from the Berber Zaïane, in Morocco.
Silver decorated with dark blue and red niello or paste, embellished
with old coins and small coral beads ( two of them are made of glass ).
In the center, small pink glass cut stones. Excellent piece for
collectors ! The coins are in majority dated of 1320 or 1321 from hegira
( about 1903 AD ). Decorated and chased on both sides. The niello or
paste is worn by place. See similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by
Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 139. The total height is 25.5
cm. ( 10.03" ) and the width ca 6 cm. ( 2.36"). Weighs 270 grams (
9.52 Oz ).
Price : US$ 650.00
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A very original old iron
and copper
divination bangle from
Burkina Faso. These bracelets or bangle seem be used for display on
altars, rather than worn. Early to mid 20th century. In
excellent conditions with nice patina. The pictures show both sides. See similar sample in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 65. The inner diameter measure about
7.5 cm. ( 2.95" ) and the height of the seated figures ca. 3.7 cm. ( 1.45" ). Weighs
76
grams ( 2.68 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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A beautiful old
silver Bedouin " Aghaiz nesalhat " talisman from North Africa. These
talisman were in use from Tunisia to North Egypt. Usually worn by woman
who want to be pregnant : the custom was to break one branch of the
talisman once the women became pregnant. This sample is of unusual size
and particulary well crafted. It's decorated on both sides ( pictures 1
and 3 ) and wear a lybian
hallmark. Early to mid 20th
century. See similar example in " Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt " by Azza
Fahmy, p. 74. It measure about 10 cm. by 7.1 cm. ( 3.93" by 2.79" ). Weighs
62 grams (
2.18 Oz ).
Price : US$ 150.00
ON HOLD
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A very nice old
silver chased
Tuareg Talisman, Udalan Tuaregs, from Mali and Burkina Faso. Rare
design, in excellent conditions. The back side is made up of brass, well
patinated. Good alloy of silver. See similar pieces in " Magische
Ornamente Silberschmuck der Tuareg ", Museum Rietberg, Zürich, p. 48-49. An excellent piece for collectors ! It measure about
7.9 cm.
by 6.9 cm. ( 3.11" by 2.71" ). The thickness is 2.6 cm. (
1.02" ). Weighs 44 grams ( 1.55 Oz ).
Price : US$ 140.00
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A wonderful pair of antique
silver " Bermil " pendant worn as fibulae from the Berber Zaïane, in Morocco.
Silver chased and decorated with black and green painting, embellished
with old coins and small coral beads.
In the center, small blue glass cut stones. For
collectors but also possible to wear, taking out the upper part ! The coins are dated
from 1299 to 1321 from hegira
( about 1882 to 1903 AD ). Decorated and chased on both sides. The
colored decoration is almost still well present. See similar sample in " Bijoux du Maroc " by
Marie-Rose Rabaté and André Goldenberg, p 139. The total height is 28.5
cm. ( 11.22" ) and the width ca 5.7 cm. ( 2.24"). Weighs 320 grams (
11.28 Oz ).
SOLD
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A very nice
old
silver Fulani ring or pendant from Mali. OLD AND AUTHENTIC, NOT A
RECENT COPY ! Very good silver alloy and beautiful patina. See similar
rings in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 55. American size is
7 3/4 and
french size is 17. The diameter is 18 mm. ( 0.70" ) and inner
circumference 57 mm. ( 2.32"). Thickness is about 9 mm. ( 0.35" ). Weighs
42 grams ( 1.48 Oz ).
Price : US$ 85.00
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A fine and well crafted old
Berber hinjed bracelet from Aït Ouaouzguit, in Morocco. Filigree
work decorated with real coral and turquoise stones and wax or painting.
Non-precious metal. See similar piece in "
Bijoux du Maroc " by Jacques and Marie-Rose Rabaté ", p.126
and in the Ghysels collection " A World of
Bracelets " by Anne van Cutsem, p. 22. The height is 2.6 cm. ( 1.02" ) and the inner diameter about 5.6 cm. ( 2.20"
). The inner circumference measure approx. 17.6 cm. ( 6.92" ). Weighs
62 grams ( 2.18 Oz ).
Price : US$ 120.00
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A very nice
old
silver Peul ring from Mali. Very good silver alloy. See similar
rings in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 47. American size is
9 and
french size is 20. The diameter is 19 mm. ( 0.74" ) and inner
circumference 60 mm. ( 2.36"). Weighs 28 grams ( 0.98 Oz ).
Price : US$ 55.00
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A fine
old
silver ring from
Ethiopia. Very good silver alloy and nice patina. See similar rings
in " A World of Rings " by Anne Van Cutsem, p. 40. American size is 7
1/4 and
french size is 15. The diameter is 17 mm. ( 0.66" ) and inner
circumference 55 mm. ( 2.16"). The length is 4.5 cm. ( 1.77" ). Weighs
18 grams ( 0.63 Oz ).
Price : US$ 65.00
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