Harar Ethiopia Oromo ethnic coin silver and gilded sleef bracelet


Oromo Islamic ethnic sleef bracelet coin silver


€ 225

Harar Ethiopia first half XX century 

 

A rare and beautiful low degree coin silver and partly gilded sleef bracelet.

The Oromo people are mostly Muslim and live for a large part outside of the famous Islamic city of Harar. 
 

This antique cuff hinged bracelet has a lovely shiny user patina and it's been worn and cared for by generations of women. 
 

See p. 99 Anne van Cutsem World of Bracelets
 

Dim: 7 x 5,5 cm / 262 gr 

Material:
Coin low degree silver alliage and gilding
Origin:
Ethiopia
Era:
First half XX century
Condition:
Good

Height:
7 cm
Width:
5,5 cm