{"title":"Sold \/ Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreviously sold antique and vintage jewelry, beads and ethnographic objects from Arkandis. These pieces are no longer available for purchase but remain visible as part of the Arkandis reference archive, preserving information about their materials, origin, craftsmanship and cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-native-american-navajo-turquoise-sterling-silver-cuff-bracelet","title":"Old Native American - Navajo - Large Turquoise - Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe turquoise cabochon adorning this bracelet is very impressive, a vibrant blue color with a beautiful matte finish. The cabochon is held in place by highly original silver applications in the shape of flower buds. This bracelet is signed (probably EG). A remarkable piece of jewelry in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver quality of this bracelet is guaranteed by a French hallmark (swan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48550530318674,"sku":"M4935","price":370.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-4935-9.jpg?v=1720975021"},{"product_id":"old-omani-silver-necklace","title":"Old Omani silver necklace circa 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful vintage necklace comes from the \u003cb\u003eSultanate of Oman\u003c\/b\u003e. It is an antique piece from the \u003cb\u003emid-20th century\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace features a box in the center, which must contain a protective text (probably verses from the Koran). The box (\u003cb\u003ehirz\u003c\/b\u003e) is closed, and I haven't opened it. Attached to the box as ornamentation are 16 small hand-shaped pendants. The pendant is framed by 16 spiked beads and finished with two longer beads. The rope is original. It shows many signs of use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48550570754386,"sku":"M4084","price":370.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-4084-15.jpg?v=1720975726"},{"product_id":"silver-bracelet-chaoui-algeria-north-africa","title":"Silver Bracelet from Chaoui tribe Algeria North Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful vintage bracelet worn in \u003cstrong\u003eAlgeria\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst half of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet is in the form of a ring decorated with \u003cstrong\u003efiligree\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorative elements reminiscent of a \u003cstrong\u003echameleon's eye\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe women of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wikipedia: Chaoui people\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaoui_people\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChaoui tribe\u003c\/a\u003e wore many bracelets on their wrists.This type of bracelet was traditionally open. I believe this one has been reworked and soldered to create a ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have cleaned this bracelet to restore its original luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48571919499602,"sku":"M5464C","price":67.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5464C-6.jpg?v=1721314413"},{"product_id":"moroccan-berber-silver-bracelet","title":"Moroccan Berber silver bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent silver bracelet was worn by a woman from the oases of the Draa Valley in southwest Morocco.\u003cbr\u003eThis bracelet is decorated with 2 alternating motifs, a 4 sided pyramid and a striped dome.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very fine quality bracelet that is very hard to find today. It comes from a private collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: This bracelet has been worn a lot and the edges have a patina from use.I cleaned this bracelet to bring back its original shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference\u003c\/strong\u003e: A similar bracelet is in the collections of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Musée Ethnographique du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e\" (Ethnographic Museum) in Paris with inventory no. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du Quai Branly: 71.1976.42.67\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\/explore-collections\/base\/Work\/action\/show\/notice\/42780-bracelet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e71.1976.42.67\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572009513298,"sku":"M5712","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5712-5.jpg?v=1721315849"},{"product_id":"silver-bracelet-ait-atta-morocco","title":"Silver Bracelet Aît Atta people, Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis heavy bracelet was worn by a woman from the AÎt Atta tribe in Morocco's Draa Valley.\u003cbr\u003eThis oval-shaped bracelet is decorated in relief with regular oblique domes. The edge of the bracelet is decorated with palmettes.This bracelet is in silver with a Moroccan hallmark on the edge, I cannot identify the hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet is perfectly wearable. It's a timeless piece of fine antique jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bracelet is in good condition. I have cleaned it to restore its luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e A similar bracelet can be found in the ethnographic collection of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Musée Ethnographique du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e\" (Ethnographic Museum) in Paris, inventory no. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/fr\/explorer-les-collections\/base\/Work\/action\/show\/notice\/42777-bracelet\" title=\"See this bracelet at the Musée du Quay Branly\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e71.1976.42.64\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572105261394,"sku":"M5709","price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5709-5.jpg?v=1721317269"},{"product_id":"silver-bracelet-morocco-zaian-tribe","title":"Silver Bracelet from Morocco Zaïan Tribe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003eThis magnificent bracelet was worn by a Berber woman in the Anti-Atlas region of Morocco.\u003cbr\u003eIt is an ancient piece of jewelry, over 80 years old.\u003cbr\u003eIt is made of silver with a Moroccan hallmark (ram's head).\u003cbr\u003eIt's a flat bracelet decorated with diagonal bands alternating with arabesques.\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet is perfectly wearable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This antique piece of jewelry is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs illustrating this note were taken by Jean Besancenot and are in the collections of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMusée du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572210053458,"sku":"M5716","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5716.jpg?v=1721319398"},{"product_id":"mizam-bracelet-guelmim-morocco","title":"Mizam bracelet from Guelmim Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet is an old one, second half of the 20th century. This type of silver bracelet was worn by the Tuareg people. A beautiful Tuareg silver bracelet with a hinge that will fit most wrists. The bracelet is decorated with balls, some of them engraved with tribal designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: This bracelet is in good condition. The clasp is perfectly functional. I cleaned this bracelet to restore its luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572327067986,"sku":"M5705","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5705-10.jpg?v=1721321674"},{"product_id":"silver-fibula-algeria-chaouia-people-1","title":"Silver Fibula from Algeria Chaouia People","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful silver fibula was worn by a woman from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wikipedia: Chaoui people\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaoui_people\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChaoui tribe\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aur%C3%A8s_Mountains\" title=\"Wikipedia: Aurès mountains\"\u003eAurès Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e in Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fibula is quite large. It is circular with 3 engraved fleurons. A hole at the bottom of the piece was used to connect the two fibulae of the woman's dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fibula was worn as a brooch or as a pin to attach a cape to a dress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is ancient. It was brought to France from Algeria and is in a private collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is in good condition, with no missing parts or repairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Musée Ethnographique du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e\" (Ethnographic Museum) in Paris has a pair of very similar fibulae (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\/explore-collections\/base\/Work\/action\/show\/notice\/27530-fibules-et-chaine\" title=\"Musée du Quai Branly: 71.1899.30.86.1-2\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71.1899.30.86.1-2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48579051684178,"sku":"M5468K","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-546BK-3.jpg?v=1721469599"},{"product_id":"silver-fibula-algeria-chaouia-people","title":"Silver Fibula from Algeria Chaouia People","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful silver fibula was worn by a woman from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wikipedia: Chaoui people\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaoui_people\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChaoui tribe\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aur%C3%A8s_Mountains\" title=\"Wikipedia: Aurès mountains\"\u003eAurès Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e in Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fibula is quite large. It is circular with 3 engraved fleurons. A hole at the bottom of the piece was used to connect the two fibulae of the woman's dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fibula was worn as a brooch or as a pin to attach a cape to a dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is ancient. It was brought to France from Algeria and is in a private collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is in good condition, with no missing parts or repairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Musée Ethnographique du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e\" (Ethnographic Museum) in Päris has a pair of very similar fibulae (\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du Quai Branly: 71.1899.30.86.1-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\/explore-collections\/base\/Work\/action\/show\/notice\/27530-fibules-et-chaine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e71.1899.30.86.1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48579160113490,"sku":"M5468C","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-546BC-3.jpg?v=1721471797"},{"product_id":"silver-fibula-algeria-chaouia-people-copy-1","title":"Silver Fibula from Algeria Chaouia People","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful silver fibula was worn by a woman from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chaoui_people\" title=\"Wikipedia: Chaoui people\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChaoui tribe\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca title=\"Wikipedia: Aurès mountains\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aur%C3%A8s_Mountains\"\u003eAurès Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e in Algeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre of this fibula is decorated with granulations in the shape of a flower. This fibula is a rare example which is very difficult to find today: silver jewellery was often melted down to make new jewellery for \"new\" fashions.  A hole at the bottom of the piece was used to connect the two fibulae of the woman's dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fibula was worn as a brooch or as a pin to attach a cape to a dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel is ancient. It was brought to France from Algeria and is in a private collection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is in good condition, with no missing parts or repairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48579178922322,"sku":"M5468D","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-546BD.jpg?v=1721472493"},{"product_id":"silver-ring-mauritania","title":"Silver Ring  from Mauritania","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fine silver ring would have been worn by a man or woman in Mauritania. The minimalist design is accompanied by traditional geometric engraving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful piece of vintage jewelry that would suit either a woman or a man.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: This ring has been worn and shows some signs of wear. The ring is decorated on the sides and top with green and red enamel inclusions, some of which are missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature\/Museum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several examples of this type of ring are kept in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Musée Ethnographique du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e\" (Ethnographic Museum) in Paris, inventory no. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\/explore-collections\/base\/Work\/action\/show\/notice\/369500-bague\" title=\"Musée du Quay Branly : 74.1999.27.161.21\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e74.1999.27.161.21\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48580097016146,"sku":"M5341H","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5341H-6.jpg?v=1721483123"},{"product_id":"moroccan-silver-ring","title":"Moroccan Silver ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis silver ring was worn in the south of Morocco. It is made of silver and decorated with granulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would fit a man or a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This ring has been worn, there are signs of wear. It is in good condition, no missing parts, no repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48580178805074,"sku":"M5341A","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-5341A-4.jpg?v=1721484599"},{"product_id":"antique-kabyle-silver-coral-necklace-azrar","title":"Antique stunning Kabyle silver and  coral necklace  called Azrar","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery rare antique necklace from Algeria (Kabylie - Great Kabylia).  This Berber necklace was worn by a woman of the Ait Yenni tribe at weddings and parties. This antique Kabylie necklace is very long and heavy. The Amazigh name for this necklace is Azrar. A real old Algerian necklace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is very simple : 2 silver chains and silver beads between the chains. Pendants are hung on one side. This necklace consists of 22 pendants (or charms).  Each pendant is decorated with a coral cabochon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rope between the beads is very old, and you may need to replace the rope on this necklace if you want to wear it. I preferred to leave it as it is to preserve its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum or book reference\u003c\/strong\u003e : a very similar necklace in the book \"World of necklaces\" by Anne Leurquin page 36 and 37 on the French edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48593788043602,"sku":"M726","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-726-9.jpg?v=1721812484"},{"product_id":"gondh-tribal-necklace-orisha-india","title":"Gondh tribal necklace from Orisha India","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stunning necklace is composed of thousands of white and red glass beads (the red beads have a white heart) and 8 large bronze beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of necklace was worn in India in the mid-20th century by the women of the Gondh tribe (eastern India).This is a rare, collectible necklace with the added bonus of being fabulously wearable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Several of these necklaces are referenced in the collection of the French Museum of Ethnography \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\" title=\"Musée du quai Branly - Paris\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMusée du Quai Branly\u003c\/a\u003e\" N° \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musée du Quay Branly: 70.2005.5.2841\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quaibranly.fr\/en\/explore-collections\/base\/Work\/action\/show\/notice\/427417-collier\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e70.2005.5.2841\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49150214439250,"sku":"M580","price":430.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/mininga-580-2.jpg?v=1722437912"},{"product_id":"rare-heavy-silver-anklet-from-rajasthan-india-368-grams","title":"Rare heavy silver anklet from Rajasthan India - 368 grams","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis anklet is absolutely beautiful. This ancient ethnic jewel comes from India and specifically from Rajasthan. This heavy jewel is adorned with hundreds of small charms that produce a pleasant sound when the wearer makes a movement.This anklet is composed of silver rings that are entangled. This ankle is very flexible. I carefully cleaned this Rajasthan anklet to find the shining silver and allow you to wear it with a lot of fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique ethnic anklet is closed with a sliding clasp that works perfectly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jewel can be worn in ankle or upper arm. You can also add it to your ethnic jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anklet is authentic. It could be part of the collection of an ethnographic museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ethnographic picture comes from     Frank and Frances Carpenter Collection : Woman wearing court dress and Indian jewelry, ca.1890-1923\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49213838491986,"sku":"M3213","price":639.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/arkandis-3213-8.jpg?v=1723122294"},{"product_id":"vintage-nubian-silver-cuff-bracelet-egypt-sudan","title":"Vintage Nubian Silver Cuff Bracelet – Egypt \/ Sudan","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNubian silver cuff bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attributed to the Nile Valley region between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esouthern Egypt and Sudan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bracelet has a simple, solid rounded form with two slightly flattened terminals decorated with small geometric cross-shaped motifs and punched ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch of the original engraved decoration on the body has become faint through prolonged wear, giving the bracelet a smooth, softened surface and strong sense of age. The bracelet is not perfectly oval, which is consistent with handmade construction and long use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been gently cleaned to restore some of the natural lustre of the silver while retaining its age-related character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade tested silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid tested and evaluated at a minimum fineness of approximately 800‰\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngraved and punched decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeometric cross-shaped motifs on the terminals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen cuff form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 63 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLargest inner diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner circumference including opening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 18.2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 0.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Dating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNubia – southern Egypt \/ Sudan, Northeast Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form and construction are consistent with traditional Nubian silver bracelets associated with the communities of southern Egypt and northern Sudan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is probably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst half to mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNubian silver jewelry forms part of the broader jewelry traditions of the Nile Valley and Northeast Africa, where substantial silver bangles and cuffs were worn both as ornament and as portable personal wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decoration on this bracelet is now heavily softened by wear, but the surviving punched motifs on the terminals remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignificant evidence of prolonged wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engraved decoration on the body is largely worn and partially erased. There are surface scratches, small marks, softened edges and irregularities from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial but relatively narrow cuff, suitable for wearing alone or with other silver bracelets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is an old solid bracelet, repeated bending or reshaping should be avoided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fit, compare the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.3 cm inner diameter, 18.2 cm inner circumference and 1.9 cm opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an open bracelet that already fits comfortably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55181875642706,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6845-9.png?v=1792675856"},{"product_id":"vintage-nubian-silver-hinged-bracelet-sudan-egypt","title":"Vintage Nubian Silver Hinged Bracelet – Sudan \/ Egypt","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial silver bracelet attributed to Nubia, in the Nile Valley between Sudan and southern Egypt, probably dating to the 20th century. Its two solid hinged sections are engraved with repeated cross-shaped geometric motifs and finished with textured collars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA removable pin secures the bracelet, accompanied by two long silver safety chains that give the fastening a distinctive decorative presence. Weighing 158 g, this is a particularly substantial example of traditional silver adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested silver; exact fineness not established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 158 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum inner diameter: approximately 7.2 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner circumference: approximately 20 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: approximately 0.7 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo safety chains, each approximately 15 cm long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition, with surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. No obvious repairs or structural defects noted. 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