Silver necklace, Yemen
Yemen high-grade silver necklace. probably originating from Shihr, in the South Hadramaut region, and related to the Bedouin culture of the area.
These types of silver filigree beads are called “Dis” and are sometimes combined with other flat beads called “Wushah”.
First half of XXth century.
Length of the necklace: 70 cm (27,56 inches)
Reference: “Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003
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