A handcrafted bracelet of pure silver, clasp-less and with eye-like protrusions, worn to indicate that the woman wearing it was breastfeeding. The bracelet has the trademark precision of Jerusalemite silversmith Khalil Salman, and bears his seal, 'Khalil.' His workshop was located in Jerusalem near the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. His sons still retain the moulds used, which date back to the early years of the British mandate.
Object details
Town
Palestine
Materials
Silver
Width
2.3 cm
Diameter
6 cm
Collection
Use
Accessory, spiritual protection, indicates that a woman is breastfeeding
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.
