Silver, Put - Amulet ring - Coptic Cross Oromo, Ethiopia

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Rare lot of two ancient Ethiopian silver traditional jewellery pieces from the Oromo culture, including a finely engraved and openwork Coptic cross (61×35 mm, 17 g) and an engagement amulet ring (28×8 mm, 16 g, inner diameter 18.8 mm, EU size 59), with a six‑strand braided leather necklace about 54 cm long, originating from Ethiopia.

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Rare lot of 2 ancient Ethiopian traditional silver jewelry:
- 1 finely engraved and pierced Coptic cross: 61x35 mm, 17 g;
- 1 amulet in the form of an engagement ring, 28x8 mm, 16 g, inner diameter 18.8 mm (size 59).
With a braided six-strand leather necklace, about 54 cm long.
Beautiful patina of wear.
Cf. Fisher, Angela: Fastueuse Afrique, Chêne, 1984; pp. 292-295.

Rare lot of 2 ancient Ethiopian traditional silver jewelry:
- 1 finely engraved and pierced Coptic cross: 61x35 mm, 17 g;
- 1 amulet in the form of an engagement ring, 28x8 mm, 16 g, inner diameter 18.8 mm (size 59).
With a braided six-strand leather necklace, about 54 cm long.
Beautiful patina of wear.
Cf. Fisher, Angela: Fastueuse Afrique, Chêne, 1984; pp. 292-295.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Free resizing offered
No
Metal
Put, Silver
Total weight
35 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Oromo
Country of origin
Ethiopia
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
Coptic Cross Oromo, Ethiopia
Ring size
59 (EU) / 19 (IT) / 8 ¾ (US)
Sold by
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Objects sold
93.75%
Private

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