Black Ebony and Silver Worry Beads

Jewelry

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Black ebony and silver worry beads: Two layers of large black beads with silver dots. They meet at a centerpiece that looks like 3 beads merged together. Three silver chains with coins dangle off the centerpiece.
Black ebony and silver worry beads

Two layers of large black beads with silver dots. They meet at a centerpiece that looks like 3 beads merged together. Three silver chains with coins dangle off the centerpiece.

Name/Title

Black Ebony and Silver Worry Beads

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000274

Tags

Case 7, Shelf 4

Description

Set of worry beads made of ebony and inlaid with silver with 3 silver coin pendants; made in Beirut, Lebanon.

Context

Gifted by Emile Bustante in Beirut, Lebanon. Thought it would help Mrs. Jordan from worrying.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

City

Beruit

Country

Lebanon

Continent

Asia

Location

Location

Cabinet

Case 7

Category

Shelf 4