Traditional Yemeni Tribal Silver Necklace: Ancestral Craftsmanship and Cultural Significance in Middle Eastern Jewelry
$205.62
This silver necklace from Yemen is a significant example of the region’s traditional craftsmanship, featuring faceted silver beads and conical silver end pieces. Crafted using ancestral techniques, this type of jewelry is characteristic of local communities, particularly Yemeni Jews, historically specialized in silver jewelry making. The silver beads are arranged in a regular pattern, separated by small metal rings, forming a geometric structure typical of Yemeni aesthetics. Silver, used for its symbolic properties of purity and spiritual protection, plays an important role in Yemeni culture, where jewelry is not merely decorative but carries social and spiritual meanings. This necklace reflects the central role of jewelry in ceremonies, especially weddings, and serves as a marker of social and familial status.
AGE: Early 20th century
MATERIAL: silver
SIZE: 360 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 123 grams
GENERAL CONDITION:
Good condition, with high quality work.
REFERENCES:
- Silver treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry, Marjorie Ransom, AUC Press, 2014, p.4-89
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