Ethiopian telsum necklace

Necklace made with old silver telsum amulets from the Oromo ethnic group of Ethiopia, and old silver beads. The telsum amulets are considered protectors against the evil eye and attractors of the moon’s power.

Low-grade silver and cotton, original stringing.

Length: 96 cm
Size of pendants: 1,7 cm

Literature:

“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003
“Africa Adorned”, Fisher, Angela, Collins Harvill, London, 1984
“Joyas del Africa oriental”, Kumbi Saleh, 2006
“Jewelry of Ethiopia”, Prodanovik, Aleksandra, The museum of African art, 2010

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