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3 silver wedding beads from Yemen, traditionally handmade by Yemeni Jewish goldsmiths. They feature the characteristic Bedouin motifs such as stylized ears of wheat and, for 2 of them, bear the signature of the artisan goldsmith from the Badihi family of Sanaa (see photos)

Dimensions: 5, 3 and 3 cm - total weight: 46 grams

3 perles de mariage en argent du Yémen traditionnellement fabriquées à la main par les orfèvres juifs du Yémen.
Elles arborent les motifs Bédouins caractéristiques tels que les épis de blé stylisés et portent pour 2 d'entre elles la signature de l'artisan orfèvre de la famille Badihi de Sanaa (voir photos)

Dimensions : 5, 3 et 3 cm - poids total : 46 grammes





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Bead (3) - Yemen - Ancient pearls

Silver - Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing  - Height: 5 cm

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Three antique silver wedding beads from Yemen, titled “Perles anciennes”, date to circa 1940–1950 and feature traditional Bedouin motifs; two bear the signature of a Badihi family silversmith from Sanaa.

Bead (3) - Yemen - Ancient pearls

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Three antique silver wedding beads from Yemen, titled “Perles anciennes”, date to circa 1940–1950 and feature traditional Bedouin motifs; two bear the signature of a Badihi family silversmith from Sanaa.

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