Antique Ethnic Yemeni upper arm Bracelet DAMLAJ from Sadaa region. Mashraqi Badihi style Silver tribal bracelet
$122.07 $162.76
Yemeni elbow bracelet in silver from the Sadaa region, crafted using the granulation technique, where tiny silver beads are applied to create raised patterns. This bracelet features a central circular plate decorated with spiral and floral motifs, typical of traditional Yemeni ornaments. The geometric composition, with diamonds and small dots, reflects the distinctive style of jeweler Mashraqi Badihi. Worn on the elbow, this type of jewelry is an example of the cultural tradition that values intricate silver ornamentation in the local heritage.
AGE: Early mid 20th
MATERIAL: Low grade silver
SIZE (diameter): 71 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 79 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition, with high quality workmanship.
REFERENCES:
- Silver treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry, Marjorie Ransom, AUC Press, 2014, p.56
- A world of bracelets: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America, Anne van Cutsem, SKIRA, 2002, p.141
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