Heavy Nubian silver bracelet, a fertility talisman with symbolic elements, popular among Bedouin and Rashaida nomads

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Traditional Nubian silver bracelet worn by nomadic groups such as the Bedouin and Rashaida. This rigid design with conical elements symbolizes female breasts, reflecting associations with fertility and maternal protection. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the bracelet functions as a protective talisman, believed to ensure an abundance of milk for nursing, reinforcing cultural ties within communities, especially among married women.

AGE: Early 20th century

MATERIAL: silver

SIZE: 52 mm (see photos)

WEIGHT: 77 grams

OVERALL CONDITION:
Very good condition, with high quality workmanship.

REFERENCES:
- A world of bracelets, Anne van Cutsem, 2003, SKIRA p.31
- Desert silver, Nomadic and traditional silver jewelry from the Middle East and North Africa, Sigrid van Roode
- The traditional jewelry of Egypt, Azza Fahmy, AUCpress, 2015, p.163

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