Amulet box - Hirz - Rashaida - Eritrea

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Eritrean silver amulet box, titled Boîte à amulettes, dating to the early 20th century, 40 cm high (including chain) and 8.6 cm wide by 1.4 cm deep, weighing 141 g, used by the Rashaida Bedouin and known as hirz.

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DESCRIPTION

Rare silver Bedouin amulet box, called a hirz, originating from Eritrea or Sudan. The box opens from the side and the amulet is still in place. Very beautiful example of artisanal silversmithing.

It is a piece of jewelry that was worn by the Rashaïdas, a Bedouin people living mainly along the Red Sea coast.

Around the beginning of the 20th century.

Dimensions of the amulet with the bells: height 11.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, thickness 1.5 cm, about 40 cm with the chain, weight 141 g

State

In good condition for a piece from this era, it bears the marks of its age and use (see photos).

Professional packaging, insured and traceable shipment.

DESCRIPTION

Rare silver Bedouin amulet box, called a hirz, originating from Eritrea or Sudan. The box opens from the side and the amulet is still in place. Very beautiful example of artisanal silversmithing.

It is a piece of jewelry that was worn by the Rashaïdas, a Bedouin people living mainly along the Red Sea coast.

Around the beginning of the 20th century.

Dimensions of the amulet with the bells: height 11.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, thickness 1.5 cm, about 40 cm with the chain, weight 141 g

State

In good condition for a piece from this era, it bears the marks of its age and use (see photos).

Professional packaging, insured and traceable shipment.

Details

Indigenous object name
Hirz
Ethnic group/ culture
Rashaida
Country of Origin
Eritrea
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Silver
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Amulet box
Height
40 cm
Width
8.6 cm
Depth
1.4 cm
Weight
141 g
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757
Objects sold
100%
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