Round Silver Amulet with Niello Adornment and Hanging Coral Dangles - Rita Okrent Collection (P986) yemenit They also flowed into Sub-Saharan

They also flowed into Sub-Saharan Africa

intending to call the attention of young women to courtship

Sourced by Rita in the 1980’s

From Rita's design studio collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts

These are unusual old beads from Rita's personal inventory

Round Silver Amulet with Niello Adornment and Hanging Coral Dangles - Rita Okrent Collection (P986) yemenit They also flowed into Sub-SaharanA slightly domed, round, lovely silver pendant with niello etching. Adorned with 6 coral and metal dangles. Circa 1960's or earlier. Sourced in Turkey in the 1980's by a dear friend of Rita. Possibly originally from the Caucasus. Perfect for use as a special and unusual focal pendant. Pendant tests 80+ silver (likely a mixed grades of silver between dangles and pendant). Measures 45mm 1. 77 inches diameter. Dangles measure 38mm 1. 5 inches. 20 grams.