Qladat hijab necklace

Qladat hijab necklace
Ethnographic collection / Jewellery
Date made Circa 1920 - 1950

A hijab necklace comprised of a thick chain and carrying a decorated rectangular amulet handcrafted of silver, in the middle of which is placed a red coral stone, hanging from which are four small spheres. Inside the amulet would be placed a piece of paper typically inscribed with prayers or Quranic verses.

Object details

Town
Palestine
Materials
Coral
Silver
Width
6.5 cm
Length
51 cm
Use
Spiritual protection
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.