Znaq (Seven Souls chin chain)
Ethnographic collection / Jewellery
Reference number
0002.09.0071
Date made
Circa 1920 - 1950
A silver znaq with seven short chains converging on a ring, from which hang a red amber bead and a large Ottoman silver coin. Traditionally worn beneath the chin to secure the shatweh headdress, this type of ornament was characteristic of the Bethlehem area and also served as a protective amulet.
Object details
Town
Bethlehem
Cultures/periods
20th century
Materials
Silver
Width
4 cm
Length
26.5 cm
Collection
Use
Personal adornment, headdress fastening, and protection
Donated by
Committee for the Preservation of Palestinian Heritage