Znaq (choker)/Seven Souls necklace

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

A silver necklace consisting of several handmade chains with a clasp, from which hangs 6 small silver coins and a large metallic Austrian coin that bears the image of Maria Theresa. The necklace is specific to the Bethlehem region.

Object details

Town
Bethlehem
Materials
Silver
Width
7.5 cm
Length
54.5 cm
Use
Accessory
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage (CPPH) in Washington, D.C.