Habbayat bracelet

Habbayat bracelet
Ethnographic collection / Jewellery
Date made Circa 1920 - 1950

A broad silver bracelet made of intertwined silver beads, at the ends of which are hollow protrusions in which the clasp is placed and twisted inside. At the upper end of the clasp is a metal piece resembling a coin. This bracelet was typically worn by wealthy women during special occasions such as weddings.

Object details

Town
Palestine
Materials
Silver
Width
7 cm
Diameter
7 cm
Use
Accessory for weddings and special occasions
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.