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Antique Bawsani Necklace

Summary:
Silver, Red Coral & Open-able Hirz

Price: $750

Description: A masterpiece from Yemen, made by the Bawsani tribe, early example of Jewish silversmiths’ of Yemen. Superb filigree beads, wirework, natural antique red coral and a remarkable triangle Hirz. The Hirz is open-able at the top, traditionally a paper with text form the Quran or Torah will be placed in the Hirz for protection of the wearer and bears the silversmith plaque, a museum quality piece.