Znaq (choker)/Seven Souls necklace

Znaq (choker)/Seven Souls necklace
Ethnographic collection / Jewellery
Date made Circa 1920 - 1950

A silver necklace comprised of seven short chains, hanging from which is a green bead ending with a large Ottoman silver coin. The necklace is specific to the Bethlehem region.

Object details

Town
Bethlehem
Materials
Silver
Coral
Width
3.5 cm
Length
24 cm
Use
Accessory and Amulet
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.