Antique Bedouin, Egyptian, Saudi Arabian Silver Jewelry
Circa 1850 - 1910 AD
Traded and purchased from Bedouin tribesmen throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Bedouin silver is generally not pure silver. Due to the limited resources of the Arabian deserts, the silver was usually mixed with a high content of base metal.
Bedouin-silver "prayer-box" and bells, 1850-1900 AD. Bedouin silver prayer-box made to be hung on long silk scarf. From the capsule hang four small bells and one small clapper. Piece measures 41 mm across and the bells hang down about 45 mm. #bells155: $110 SOLD
Large silver armlet/bangle decorated with many silver elements, from tiny silver beaded strings to hollow silver orbs, diamond-shaped designs, etc. Amazing piece! Measures 105 mm (4 1/8 inches) outside diameter. The inside diameter (where an arm would fit through) measures 70-75 mm (around 2 3/4 inches). $150 SOLD
