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Antique Yemen Silver Bead Starshot Design Pendant browse these categories for related items... Directory: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Bedouin: Pre 1910: item # 1137001 Please refer to our stock # 00011106cop when inquiring.
Taxco Treasures Jewelry + Artifacts Plano TX 214-850-8407 Guest Book $85.00 |
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| This old silver pendant is highly decorative and intriguing. Made by hand by tribal artists in this country in western Asia. This piece was originally made to go with several matching beads, strung as a bridal necklace. The starshot design is one of three prominent patterns used by Yemen Jewish silversmiths in the early 1900s. These artisans were were always conscientious about preserving wealth of his bridal customer because she would depend on her cache of silver should her husband be unable to provide for her. The surface is adorned with silver wire and raised designs and displays a rich grey and black patina with the raised silver design peeking through. This pendant also has a maker’s mark next to the ring that holds the small dangling balls. The cartouche is pressed into molten silver. The chain is 21” long and the large bead is about 1-1/2” in diameter. This is a treasure for someone who appreciates very old tribal arts. | ||
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