Lot 50
Near East, Yemen, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely necklace comprised of 64% silver pendants, beads and bells, Indian Two-Annas coins, and pink-orange copal beads all strung on cotton cords. While the Annas coins are circulated and rubbed, some have discernable 1916 and 1917 years - Annas were Indian currency used under British rule and have the bust of George V in profile. Yemen's geographical position between India and Africa created a multicultural melting pot of jewelry. The triangular terminal plaques are seen in Indian Jewelry, the central tubular capsule known as a tawiz is worn in many Islamic / Hindu cultures in South Asia, and this type of necklace was often used in Jewish rituals - presented to a girl once she reached adulthood. For many years, Yemenite silversmiths were almost entirely Jewish, and women primarily wore the jewelry as signs of status. Size of strand: 21.5" L (54.6 cm); central rectangle panel: 1.5" L x 0.9" W (3.8 cm x 2.3 cm); 64% silver; weight: 158.2 grams
Provenance: private New Mexico, USA collection
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- Condition: Minor indentations and softening to silver beads and pendants, with some patina and dark toning. Rubbing and softening to coin faces, but somewhat discernable. Wearable with some fraying and discoloration to cotton terminal cords - which could probably be replaced if desired with a chain.
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