large Antique silver tribal Yemeni necklace, circa 1920s. Rare with intricate silver smiting Beautifully made, decorated and shaped. filigree Pendant amulet hang small silver dangles pendants. Silver Bawsani filigree . could also be used by Women as decorative accessory and prayer container, the necklace also has typical Yemeni silver Antique Large silver hallmarked stamped Ball beads exquisite Jewish silversmith workmanship typical of turn of the century
The mounting of the beads is original .Good alloy of silver. Old pieces with beautiful patina, This kind of ones. Good condition Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies Measures :22''x 1''.5 the weight is 200 grams
I offer here some cultural background This intricately worked Bawsani filigree Pendant is from the workshop of the Sana'a Yemen community of silversmiths who invented and practiced this manner of jewelry creation for bridal dowries. The women of Sana'a wore this wedding jewelry not only for their wedding day but also when they met with the other ladies on special occasions. They wore this dowry jewelry as they received their neighbor women who came to celebrate the birth of the dowry wearer
The mounting of the beads is original .Good alloy of silver. Old pieces with beautiful patina, This kind of ones. Good condition Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies Measures :22''x 1''.5 the weight is 200 grams
I offer here some cultural background This intricately worked Bawsani filigree Pendant is from the workshop of the Sana'a Yemen community of silversmiths who invented and practiced this manner of jewelry creation for bridal dowries. The women of Sana'a wore this wedding jewelry not only for their wedding day but also when they met with the other ladies on special occasions. They wore this dowry jewelry as they received their neighbor women who came to celebrate the birth of the dowry wearer