Ethiopian highland bracelet, traditional Oromo silver jewelry with linear and dotted patterns in handmade design
$134.87 $179.83
Oromo silver bracelet from the Ethiopian highlands.
This open silver bangle features a semi-circular structure with regularly spaced raised striations across its entire surface. The decoration consists of three hammered protuberances. The Oromo people of the Ethiopian highlands favor jewelry with simple designs, emphasizing clean lines and dots, created using soldered silver wire and planed silver. Such ornaments, often worn by women, signify family or social belonging and reflect traditional craftsmanship.
AGE: Early 20th century
MATERIAL: High grade silver
SIZE (inner diameter): 60 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 55 grams
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Very good condition, quality work.
REFERENCES:
- A world of bracelets: Africa, Asia, Oceania, America, Anne van Cutsem, SKIRA, 2002, p.99
- Africa Adorned, Angela Fisher, William Collins Sons & Co, 1984, p.291
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