Pair of Nubian bracelets, Egypt

Matching pair of silver bracelets worn by the Nubian population of Egypt, and also by some other inhabitants of the Nile valley and desert people. They are massive casted silver pieces that are found in groups of two bands or more. In case of need, the bracelets could be cut off and sold.

From the first half of the XXth Century.

High-grade silver (acid tested).

Dimensions:

Size (approx): 6,5 x 5,5 cm (2,56 x 2,17 inches)
Width: 2,5  cm (0,98 inches)
Inner Diameter: 5 cm (1,97 inches)
Back gap: 2,5 cm (0,98 inches)

Weight: 207,6 gr

Literature:

“Bracelets ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002
“Desert silver”, van Roode, Sigrid, Blkvld uitgevers publishers, 2017
“The traditional jewelry of Egypt”, Fahmy, Azza, AUC Press, 2015
“Egypt’s wearable Heritage”, Bos, Jolanda, Blkvld uitgevers publishers, 2016

EG25

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