{"product_id":"antique-rashaida-silver-anklet-egypt-sudan-early-20th-century","title":"Antique Rashaida Silver Anklet – Egypt \/ Sudan – Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial antique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehollow silver anklet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traditionally associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRashaida and Nubian jewelry traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Egypt–Sudan Red Sea region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe curved hollow body terminates in two large faceted finials and is entirely decorated with hand-engraved and punched geometric motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small loose pellet enclosed inside produces a subtle sound when the anklet is moved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollow construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-engraved decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaceted geometric finials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal loose pellet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 76 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLargest inner diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner circumference including opening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.7 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinial width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.7 cm\u003c\/span\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\u003eEgypt \/ Sudan – Red Sea region\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRashaida \/ Nubian tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar forms circulated among several nomadic communities of North-East Africa, so the cultural attribution should be considered regional rather than exclusive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily worn from prolonged traditional use. Several \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall holes and losses are present in the hollow silver body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with scratches, dents and softened engraving. These are clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally worn as an anklet. Depending on the wearer's build, it may also be worn on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupper arm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its strong sculptural form also makes it an interesting ethnographic display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55083650089298,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/6778B.png?v=1792053644","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/fr\/products\/antique-rashaida-silver-anklet-egypt-sudan-early-20th-century","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}