Heavy Rashaida tribal silver hinged cuff bracelet from Sudan or Eritrea, Red Sea Bedouin jewellery, cabochon decorated ethnic arm cuff
$549.30
Antique tribal silver bracelet belonging to the traditional jewellery worn by Rashaida and Beni Amer communities of the Red Sea region, between eastern Sudan and Eritrea.
The bracelet is constructed from two silver half-shells joined by a longitudinal hinge and secured with a removable pin, a characteristic fastening system used for bracelets intended to be worn tightly on the forearm.
The decoration consists of hammered silver cabochons set within symmetrical panels framed by applied diamond-shaped elements, small granulations and bands of simple filigree. The composition is bordered by twisted wires and thick hammered rims.
Such bracelets formed part of the ceremonial and everyday adornment of women from nomadic Red Sea communities.
AGE: early 20th century
MATERIAL: high grade silver
SIZE (inner diameter): 57/60 mm (see photos)
WEIGHT: 229 grams
OVERALL CONDITION:
Good condition.
REFERENCES:
- A World of Bracelets, Anne Van Cutsem, 2000, SKIRA, p.99
- The traditional jewelry of Egypt, Azza Fahmy, AUCpress, 2015, p.143
- Silver treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry, Marjorie Ransom, AUC Press, 2014, p.
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