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Metal hair pins, called “Sipna”, usually made of aluminium. According to Anne van Cutsem (see literature) these hairpins are from Arunachal Pradesh, India. The catalog of the Tribal Museum of Bhubaneswar (Odisha) states that Sipna are worn by the Dongria Kondh women of Chatikona in the Rayagada district. This scissor-shaped, aluminium hairpin is crafted by the Gasi artisans through lost wax process. Dongria Kondh women use it by decorating their bun during marriages and festive occasions. Late 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions: Big sipna: 15 x 12 cm Small sipna: 12 x 6,5 cm Spiral ornament: 7 x 3,5 x 5 cm Literature: “Parures de tête ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2005 IND1604-5-700
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Solid bracelet, made of high-grade silver (tested). From Sindh region in Pakistan. From the first half of the 20th century or earlier. Dimensions: Size: 9,5 x 7,5 cm Inner diameter: 6 cm Weight: 132,6 gr Literature: “Schmuck in Afganisthan”, Janata, Alfred, Akademische Druck, 1981 CA21
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Silver ring from India, with a foil-backed clear-glass “stone”. Glass and high-grade silver. Age: mid-20th century Dimensions: Top of the ring: 4,9 cm Ring size: 19,75 mm inner diameter or US size 9 3/4 Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000 IND1607
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Old Afghan silver ring, with an ancient glass inset. From the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: Total length: 4 cm Size: 18,75 mm inner diameter (US size: 8 3/4) CA30
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Old Yemeni ring made of high-grade silver and probably a red synthetic material, decorated with filigree and granulation. The whole ring has an old and worn patina. Rings with coral and carnelian were and are very popular in the area, as the color red has a protective meaning all around this region. If coral or carnelian is not available, red glass Work for the same purpose. From the first half of the 20th Century. The "stone" might be a later replacement. The size of the ring is 18 mm (inner diameter) – US size 7 3/4. Weight: 11 gr. References: “Bagues ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie et d’Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000 “Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The american university in Cairo Press, 2014 YEM137
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Unusual matching pair of old silver bracelets, from Rajasthan, in India. High-grade silver. Etched decoration with dots and fish. From mid 20th century. In Rajasthan, women wear bracelets always in pairs, one on each arm. Dimensions: The inner diameter is approx. 65 mm The back opening is 40 mm wide Thickness: 17 mm Weight (both): 257 gr IND1330
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Silver tribal guard bangle with silver spheres perimeters. These sort of tribal bracelets are worn by Dangee and Patel tribal people of Rajasthan, sometimes on the wrist or just above the elbow. One quarter-hinged part can be opened by a central pin. Very good silver content, with a great patina. From 1st to half 20th Century. Dimensions: Total diameter: 11,5 cm Inner diameter: 6,7 cm Width: 1,3 cm It weighs 110,7 gr. Literature: ” Traditional jewelry of India” by Oppi Untractht.
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Old silver Rashaïda bracelet, finely decorated. This type of bracelets can be found in Ethiopia, Yemen, and Sudan, and were used in the upper part of the arm. From the first half 20th Century or earlier. High-grade silver (tested). Dimensions: Total diameter: 14 cm Inner diameter: 7 cm Width: 2,7 cm Weight: 215,8 gr Literature: “Bracelets ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002 “Africa Adorned”, Fisher, Angela, Collins Harvill, London, 1984 “Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The American university in Cairo Press, 2014 ME181
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A magnificent men’s ceremonial belt from the Caucasus. Made of 38 interlocking parts cast in the highest grade sliver. Each individual part is furnished with a hallmark on its smooth back. All the small parts are attached to a leather band preserving thereby the flexibility of the heavy silver girdle. All segments have a tender raised leaf-side, on the upper rim of which arranged in dense rows are double volutes. The lower edge is decorated with black Niello. High grade silver, hallmarked, niello and some remains of gilding. Dimensions: Length:79 cm Width: 4,5 cm Weight: 787,3 gr Literature: “Silver from fetish to fashion”, Nadler, Daniel and Serga, pdn publishing, 2005, p.112 “Jewelry from the Orient (Bir Collection)”, Seiwert, Wolf Dieter, Arnoldsche, 2009 “Remnants of the past-Collection of Lousick Agouletsi”, Tigran mets, 2010 CA40
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Amber earplugs, worn by Burmese women from the Kachin ethnic group in the 19th century. This reddish amber, or burmite, was formerly found in deposits in the North of Burma (Myanmar). From the 19th century. Length: From 9 cm Diameter: 2 cm Literature: “A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000 BIR20
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Silver and niello earrings from the Dagestan, in the Caucasus region. From the Avar people. Age: 19th century. Dimensions: Size: 6,5 x 6,8 cm Gauge: 3 mm Weight: 39,4 gr CA43
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Amber earplugs, worn by Burmese women from the Kachin ethnic group in the 19th century. This reddish amber, or burmite, was formerly found in deposits in the North of Burma (Myanmar). From the 19th century. Length: From 9 cm Diameter: 2 cm Literature: “A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000 BIR21
