8 Yemeni Silver Hollow Beads Cooper Collection

Description: {Description}8 Yemeni Silver Hollow Beads Cooper Collection Silversmiths in Yemen exhibit a rich diversity of styles influenced by regional and cultural distinctions. In the northern regions, where many silversmiths are of Jewish descent, jewelry reflects centuries of Hebrew influence, showcasing intricate filigree and granulation on rings, beads, and pendants. Southern Yemen, having been a British colony, reflects a broader array of influences, including Indian and Persian styles. Southern Yemeni silverwork often incorporates motifs like palm trees and barley, representative of the local fauna. Yemeni jewelry emphasizes both functionality and geometry, with many pendants serving as amulets to hold prayers or scriptures. Symbolic motifs such as snakes, triangles, fish, crescents, and sun shapes, each carrying fertility or religious significance, adorn beads and jewelry. Coins are frequently integrated, symbolizing prosperity, while loop-in-loop chains, known for their noise, are believed to ward off evil spirits. Yemeni silver beads, composed of melted silver and other metals, are measured against the Maria Theresa Thaler coin, considered the highest standard with a silver content of 75-85%, whereas Yemeni beads typically range from 45-50% silver content, with most falling below this standard. Provenance: Austin Cooper Collection The collection of Austin Cooper, whose collection, was built over 30 years ago, contained superb examples of ancient beads, Venetian and other European trade beads, Bodom, Akoso, and Kiffa beads, Jatim, and other rare Asian beads. Austin had a superb eye, and Africa Direct is proud to be able to offer his beads, his legacy, many of which are of a quality rarely available today. 8 BeadsBead Size17-29 by mm diameter, 19-34 mm p-p. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter). 136502 8 Yemeni Silver Hollow Beads Cooper Collection Silversmiths in Yemen exhibit a rich diversity of styles influenced by regional and cultural distinctions. In the northern regions, where many silversmiths are of Jewish descent, jewelry reflects centuries of Hebrew influence, showcasing intricate filigree and granulation on rings, beads, and pendants. Southern Yemen, having been a British colony, reflects a broader array of influences, including Indian and Persian styles. Southern Yemeni silverwork often incorporates motifs like palm trees and barley, representative of the local fauna. Yemeni jewelry emphasizes both functionality and geometry, with many pendants serving as amulets to hold prayers or scriptures. Symbolic motifs such as snakes, triangles, fish, crescents, and sun shapes, each carrying fertility or religious significance, adorn beads and jewelry. Coins are frequently integrated, symbolizing prosperity, while loop-in-loop chains, known for their noise, are believed to ward off evil spirits. Yemeni silver beads, composed of melted silver and other metals, are measured against the Maria Theresa Thaler coin, considered the highest standard with a silver content of 75-85%, whereas Yemeni beads typically range from 45-50% silver content, with most falling below this standard. Provenance: Austin Cooper Collection The collection of Austin Cooper, whose collection, was built over 30 years ago, contained superb examples of ancient beads, Venetian and other European trade beads, Bodom, Akoso, and Kiffa beads, Jatim, and other rare Asian beads. Austin had a superb eye, and Africa Direct is proud to be able to offer his beads, his legacy, many of which are of a quality rarely available today. 8 Beads Bead Size 17-29 by mm diameter, 19-34 mm p-p. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter). 136502 × × × × × Buy now and save! Tell a friend Visit store Watch now Postage info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PICK UP OPTION Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. PAYING VIA PAYPAL We accept PayPal on our all our items so you can shop with confidence. Simple choose the PayPal option when proceeding through the checkout. Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like Tutsi Basket Rwanda Pink 7.25 Inch Urhobo Shrine Wood Figure Nigeria Zulu Telephone Wire Basket South Africa Bead Bundle #2 Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © My Store Postage Click the Postage tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by

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