Antique Sudanese silver bracelet

A stunning antique silver bracelet decorated from the Rashaida nomads who live in the border region of Eastern Sudan and Ethiopia. Rashaida women acquire large quantities of elaborate jewellery as indicators of their status and wealth. The diverse filigree and granulated designs of the jewellery are influenced by styles from Arabia and Yemen where these nomads originated and are highly valued.
Diameter: 6.5 cm / 2.5 inches
Inside circumference: 18.5 cm / 7.5 inches
Height: 5 cm / 2 inches