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

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