Bracelet

Bracelet
Ethnographic collection / Jewellery
Date made Circa 1920 - 1950

A broad, handmade silver bracelet, bearing inscriptions of geometric shapes. It is clasp-less and has eye-like protrusions. It was used to indicate that the woman wearing it was breastfeeding. It is specific to the Hebron region.

Object details

Town
Palestine
Materials
Silver
Width
4 cm
Diameter
5.8 cm
Use
Accessory, and indicates that a woman is breastfeeding
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.