Znaq (choker)/Seven Souls necklace

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

A silver necklace comprised of seven short chains, dangling from which are a red amber bead and a large Ottoman silver coin. The necklace is specific to the Bethlehem region.

Object details

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