16 old silver Globe granulation hallmarked Hirz beads Necklace from Yemen Bedouin tribal circa 1930s. Rare with intricate silver smiting Beautifully made, decorated shaped. Prayer amulet pendant. It is in excellent condition. This amulet opens and uses to put a quote or verse from the Koran/Quran inside Good alloy of silver. Old pieces with beautiful patina, This kind of ones. Good condition Collectible and useful as jewelry supplies
Measurements: are:
Dimensions: 20''x 1.2'' x 2" x 1".5 x 22mm x 16mm
Weight: 154gr. EA
I offer here some cultural background on the wedding customs of the nineteenth century in Yemen. The bridal dowry of that time was supposed to include as much silver as possible, because the dowry served the purpose that a nice large cash gift would serve in modern times. It was given partly as the bride price that the husband had paid and partly as a gift from the bride's family. The dowry was the woman's own household bank account and her insurance policy in case her husband was disabled or died before she did........africanbazaarus.com
Measurements: are:
Dimensions: 20''x 1.2'' x 2" x 1".5 x 22mm x 16mm
Weight: 154gr. EA
I offer here some cultural background on the wedding customs of the nineteenth century in Yemen. The bridal dowry of that time was supposed to include as much silver as possible, because the dowry served the purpose that a nice large cash gift would serve in modern times. It was given partly as the bride price that the husband had paid and partly as a gift from the bride's family. The dowry was the woman's own household bank account and her insurance policy in case her husband was disabled or died before she did........africanbazaarus.com