Antique 19th-Century Bedouin Tribal Solid Silver Bangle Bracelet, Yemen/Rashaida

  
Magnificent, authentic Bedouin bangle bracelet in solid silver. Originating from Yemen and associated with Rashaida culture and the souk of Sana’a, this historic piece dates to the late 19th century.

Entirely handcrafted and decorated using ancestral techniques, it showcases superb traditional rural silversmithing, with filigree, chasing, and granulation.

In keeping with the tribal jewellery traditions of the period, the bracelet bears no hallmarks, but it was certainly made from Western coins, ensuring a good silver content.

It is beautifully preserved, with a superb patina from wear that adds depth and contrast to the decorative motifs. The black oxidation in the recesses attests to the silver content, age, and authenticity of this piece of ethnic jewellery.

Dimensions: diameter 10 cm / 6.5 cm; height 1.5 cm.