Réservé Irena Antique Omani "Kirsh Kitab" silver necklace. Old tribal Sumt / Samt necklace, Engraved with a Djinn
The kirsh kitab necklaces have been worn by women in Northern Oman for protection.
Various coranic inscription were used.
Engraved on the back of the pendant is a stylized image of a female djinn or spirit, sometimes known as the 'Umm al-subyan' (mother of the boys), handcuffed and shackled at the ankles to signify that she is powerless against the owner of the kirsh kitab.
They were made in the Omani towns of Nizwa, Bahla, and Rustaq.
AGE: early 20th century
MATERIAL: High grad silver, glass
SIZE (diameter): 340 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 121 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Very good condition, with high quality workmanship.
Excellent wear from age and usage.
REFERENCES:
- A world of necklaces, Anne Leurquin, 2000, SKIRA, p.179,181
- Silver jewellery of Oman, Jehan S Rajab, 1997, p.21
- Traditional silver jewelry and handicrafts from Oman, Jean Greffioz, 2009, p.70
- Oman Adorned, Pauline Shelton Robert Richmond, Miranda Morris, Apex, London, 1997, p.173
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