TELSUM necklace and bracelet - Silver, blood coral, and carnelian - Ethiopia - 20th century

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TELSUM necklace and bracelet from Ethiopia, 20th century dynastic style, two-piece set in silver with blood coral and carnelian, provenance private collection, authentic/original, in good condition.

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TELSUM amulet with HALSKETTING, plus ARMBAND from Ethiopia.
Silver beads, real blood coral and carnelian.
Telsum amulet protects against the evil eye and against negative energy.
Original high-quality traditional Ethiopian silver beads.
Probably made with silver from melted Maria Theresa thalers.
Beautiful patina from use.
Probably early 20th century.
Necklace and bracelet assembled in the early 1980s of the last century.
Since then in private collection. Worn and in good condition.
1. Necklace, total weight 26.9 grams, length 38 cm, amulet measures 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.3 cm.
2. Bracelet, total weight 12.2 grams, length 18 cm, carnelian measures 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm.
See photos that are part of this description.
Carefully packed, and insured shipment with track and trace, via PostNL.
Can also be picked up in Leiden, Netherlands.

TELSUM amulet with HALSKETTING, plus ARMBAND from Ethiopia.
Silver beads, real blood coral and carnelian.
Telsum amulet protects against the evil eye and against negative energy.
Original high-quality traditional Ethiopian silver beads.
Probably made with silver from melted Maria Theresa thalers.
Beautiful patina from use.
Probably early 20th century.
Necklace and bracelet assembled in the early 1980s of the last century.
Since then in private collection. Worn and in good condition.
1. Necklace, total weight 26.9 grams, length 38 cm, amulet measures 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.3 cm.
2. Bracelet, total weight 12.2 grams, length 18 cm, carnelian measures 1.5 x 1.5 x 0.7 cm.
See photos that are part of this description.
Carefully packed, and insured shipment with track and trace, via PostNL.
Can also be picked up in Leiden, Netherlands.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Ethiopia
Attribution
Original
Material
Silver, blood coral, and carnelian
Title of artwork
TELSUM necklace and bracelet
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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