The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
House Jewels from Mongolia
Mongolians hang these ornaments, or amulets, in tents. They are meant to be viewed from more than one position, which is why the same pattern is enameled on both sides. An elevated central segment of “boxes” makes some of them over 1 centimeter thick, which creates a three-dimensional effect. Continue Reading
Anklets from Morocco
“This is a pair of antique silver and gilt-silver filigreed anklets from Morocco. The overall shape is that of traditional anklets from the north western part of the country but the technique of filigree applied with silver-gilt and silver parts (‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’) was characteristic of the coastal cities from Casablanca to Essaouira in the… Continue Reading
Earrings from Uzbekistan
These bird-shaped earrings come from Khiva, Uzbekistan. The main part is made of very fine gilt silver with first-class filigree work, inlaid with micro-mosaic turquoises, a coral forming the eye of the bird, and a piece of “mutton-fat” jade in the body and coral tassels. Continue Reading
Amulet from Uzbekistan
This is a large yet very finely made necklace-like piece, but even larger ones exist. They are considered to come from Bukhara, c. 1900, and to have been used at the Emir’s court. It is not entirely clear whether these pieces were, as often suggested, made to be worn by horses (which were regularly adorned… Continue Reading
Belt from Armenia
This belt bears a proper Armenian silver stamp and is made of high-quality silver decorated with niello and some gilding. The “cut out” areas are set off against pink foil. Continue Reading