Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Three (Miznaqa / Znaq) chin chains / head ornaments. Palestine, Hebron Region, [early 20th century].
Silver; silver coins.
Three Palestinian chin chains, made to either dangle from the sides of the head covering so as to adorn the sides of the face and the chin, or to be suspended over the forehead. Variations of this type of head covering ornaments were also popular in Bethlehem and Ramallah (see previous item).
The three ornaments differ from one other, but the basic design is identical; it involves a thick silver chain with a hook at one of the two ends, and with suspended Islamic and Russian silver coins.
40X7 cm; 30X5 cm; 40X4 cm.
Reference: Pracht und Geheimnis, pp. 320-21.
Silver; silver coins.
Three Palestinian chin chains, made to either dangle from the sides of the head covering so as to adorn the sides of the face and the chin, or to be suspended over the forehead. Variations of this type of head covering ornaments were also popular in Bethlehem and Ramallah (see previous item).
The three ornaments differ from one other, but the basic design is identical; it involves a thick silver chain with a hook at one of the two ends, and with suspended Islamic and Russian silver coins.
40X7 cm; 30X5 cm; 40X4 cm.
Reference: Pracht und Geheimnis, pp. 320-21.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $250
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Four hair and head covering ornaments. Palestine, [first half of 20th century].
Silver; filigree; silver coins.
1-2. Pair of "karamil" ("qarmal" / "qaramil") hair ornaments. [Ramallah]. Pair of silver ornaments from which thin, round silver ornaments are suspended. Approx. 15.5X2.5 cm.
3. Single "karamil" hair ornament. [Dayr Aban, Jerusalem District]. Relatively large ornament, from which chains with silver coins are suspended. Approx. 22X3 cm.
4. Head ornament. Composed of a set of chains probably meant to be attached to the head covering, or, more specifically, two chains fastened to the head covering and the area of the chin or neck, and eight long chains – four adorning either side of the head – with silver coins dangling from their ends. Approx. 65X5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 196; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 265.
Silver; filigree; silver coins.
1-2. Pair of "karamil" ("qarmal" / "qaramil") hair ornaments. [Ramallah]. Pair of silver ornaments from which thin, round silver ornaments are suspended. Approx. 15.5X2.5 cm.
3. Single "karamil" hair ornament. [Dayr Aban, Jerusalem District]. Relatively large ornament, from which chains with silver coins are suspended. Approx. 22X3 cm.
4. Head ornament. Composed of a set of chains probably meant to be attached to the head covering, or, more specifically, two chains fastened to the head covering and the area of the chin or neck, and eight long chains – four adorning either side of the head – with silver coins dangling from their ends. Approx. 65X5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 196; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 265.
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $200
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Three Bedouin or Palestinian necklaces / head ornaments. Jordan, Palestine, or vicinity, [early 20th century].
Silver; silver coins.
1. Wide, braided chain, to be suspended from head covering. Short chains with silver coins, in addition to two frog-shaped pendants, dangle from main chain (see also item no. 289). 90X14 cm.
2. Chain (probably functioned as a necklace) with large silver coin as pendant, from which another 14 long chains dangle, with silver coins or disks at their ends. 62X6 cm.
3. Head ornament composed of three wide, braided chains – connected by a central link – intended to be suspended from head covering. Two of the chains would be placed on either side of the head, while the third, with a loop for a pendant, would be suspended in front of the neck and chest. 56X26 cm.
Reference: The Arts and Crafts of Syria: Collection Antoine Touma and Linden-Museum Stuttgart, pp. 87, 102.
Silver; silver coins.
1. Wide, braided chain, to be suspended from head covering. Short chains with silver coins, in addition to two frog-shaped pendants, dangle from main chain (see also item no. 289). 90X14 cm.
2. Chain (probably functioned as a necklace) with large silver coin as pendant, from which another 14 long chains dangle, with silver coins or disks at their ends. 62X6 cm.
3. Head ornament composed of three wide, braided chains – connected by a central link – intended to be suspended from head covering. Two of the chains would be placed on either side of the head, while the third, with a loop for a pendant, would be suspended in front of the neck and chest. 56X26 cm.
Reference: The Arts and Crafts of Syria: Collection Antoine Touma and Linden-Museum Stuttgart, pp. 87, 102.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $250
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Five Palestinian necklaces and beaded chains. Hebron Region, [first half of 20th century].
Silver; low-grade silver; silver and aluminum coins; beads; cotton fabric.
1-2. Two delicate "sha'riyeh" necklaces. Single cloth strand, from which roughly 50 small, delicate silver pendants and plastic beads are suspended. 30X2 cm; 25X2 cm.
3. "Kirdan" necklace [Hebron Region or possibly Beit Dajan]. Composed of 25 silver ornaments sewn onto a cotton fabric band. From these pendants, in turn, chains with pendants in the form of crescents, diamonds, and droplets are suspended. At center, large, crescent-shaped pendant from which three silver coins are suspended. 38X10 cm.
4. Beaded chain. Composed of cylindrical silver links. A set of three coins dangles from each of these links. The coins include Islamic and Russian coins, a Swiss coin, a British coin, and a 25-perutah Israeli coin dated 1949. 38X10 cm.
5. Beaded chain, product of folk art. [Hebron Valley]. Consisting of beads in shades of yellow, orange, and red; cylindrical metal links; a silver coin; and metal disks. 56X7.5 cm.
6. Chain with pendant composed of a long, cylindrical link with red stones at either end, and with bells dangling from bottom end. Approx. 50X2 cm.
Compare with Tunisian "sha'riyeh" necklaces, item no. 87.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 195; Pracht und Geheimnis, pp. 199; 265.
Silver; low-grade silver; silver and aluminum coins; beads; cotton fabric.
1-2. Two delicate "sha'riyeh" necklaces. Single cloth strand, from which roughly 50 small, delicate silver pendants and plastic beads are suspended. 30X2 cm; 25X2 cm.
3. "Kirdan" necklace [Hebron Region or possibly Beit Dajan]. Composed of 25 silver ornaments sewn onto a cotton fabric band. From these pendants, in turn, chains with pendants in the form of crescents, diamonds, and droplets are suspended. At center, large, crescent-shaped pendant from which three silver coins are suspended. 38X10 cm.
4. Beaded chain. Composed of cylindrical silver links. A set of three coins dangles from each of these links. The coins include Islamic and Russian coins, a Swiss coin, a British coin, and a 25-perutah Israeli coin dated 1949. 38X10 cm.
5. Beaded chain, product of folk art. [Hebron Valley]. Consisting of beads in shades of yellow, orange, and red; cylindrical metal links; a silver coin; and metal disks. 56X7.5 cm.
6. Chain with pendant composed of a long, cylindrical link with red stones at either end, and with bells dangling from bottom end. Approx. 50X2 cm.
Compare with Tunisian "sha'riyeh" necklaces, item no. 87.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 195; Pracht und Geheimnis, pp. 199; 265.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Three amulet necklaces, with cylindrical amulet cases. Palestine, village of Attil, Tulkarm Governorate, [early 20th century].
Silver; silver coins; beads.
Two of the necklaces are identical in design, specifically, a particularly long chain from which three cylindrical amulet cases – a large one in the center flanked by two smaller ones on the sides – are suspended. The third necklace bears a single amulet case, from which crescent-shaped and hamsa-shaped pendants and coral beads dangle. Suspended from the other amulet cases are coins, beads, and chains with silver coins.
Approx. 60X11 cm; 45X10 cm.
Silver; silver coins; beads.
Two of the necklaces are identical in design, specifically, a particularly long chain from which three cylindrical amulet cases – a large one in the center flanked by two smaller ones on the sides – are suspended. The third necklace bears a single amulet case, from which crescent-shaped and hamsa-shaped pendants and coral beads dangle. Suspended from the other amulet cases are coins, beads, and chains with silver coins.
Approx. 60X11 cm; 45X10 cm.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $200
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Two necklaces with amulet cases. Palestine or the vicinity; one from the Jenin region, [early 20th century].
Silver; silver thread; silver coins; beads.
1. [Jenin Region]. An especially long chain from which three cylindrical amulet cases – a large one in the center flanked by two smaller ones on the sides – are suspended. Coins, beads, and chains with silver coins dangle from the amulet cases. 60X11 cm.
2. [Nablus Region?]. Wide chain to which a triangular amulet case, decorated in silver thread and with beads, is attached. Silver coins dangle from the chain and from the amulet case. Approx. 65X5 cm.
Silver; silver thread; silver coins; beads.
1. [Jenin Region]. An especially long chain from which three cylindrical amulet cases – a large one in the center flanked by two smaller ones on the sides – are suspended. Coins, beads, and chains with silver coins dangle from the amulet cases. 60X11 cm.
2. [Nablus Region?]. Wide chain to which a triangular amulet case, decorated in silver thread and with beads, is attached. Silver coins dangle from the chain and from the amulet case. Approx. 65X5 cm.
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Beaded chain with amulet case (probably for a child). Hebron, [first decades of 20th century].
Silver; niello; gemstones; glass beads.
Beaded chain composed of 40 beads of various sizes and materials – stone, glass, silver, shell, and the like – with, at center, a rectangular silver amulet case decorated in niello. Includes original amulet, written on paper (folded). Center of amulet case inlaid with red glass bead decorated with star and crescent. Two Russian coins dangle from bottom of case. One of the beads in the chain is engraved with the image of a scorpion – an amuletic device meant to prevent stings from scorpions and bites from various reptiles.
25X5.5 cm. Amulet case cover detached. Minor blemishes. Missing coin. Paper amulet worn and blemished.
Silver; niello; gemstones; glass beads.
Beaded chain composed of 40 beads of various sizes and materials – stone, glass, silver, shell, and the like – with, at center, a rectangular silver amulet case decorated in niello. Includes original amulet, written on paper (folded). Center of amulet case inlaid with red glass bead decorated with star and crescent. Two Russian coins dangle from bottom of case. One of the beads in the chain is engraved with the image of a scorpion – an amuletic device meant to prevent stings from scorpions and bites from various reptiles.
25X5.5 cm. Amulet case cover detached. Minor blemishes. Missing coin. Paper amulet worn and blemished.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Four (i.e., two pairs) "habbiyat" (or "aswareh habbiyat") bracelets. Palestine, Nablus Region, [early 20th century].
Silver, cast; silver thread and granulation.
Two pairs of bracelets composed of silver spherules arranged in rows and connected to one another by rings and pins. Clasp consists of two rectangular links decorated with tiny dome-shaped silver-thread ornaments. On one of the pairs of bracelets, small silver coins that chime like bells are attached to the dome-shaped ornaments. On the other pair, a single silver coin is attached to the pin of the clasp. Such bracelets were typically worn as pairs, one on each wrist.
Averaging 18X5 cm (when spread out).
References: Palestinian Costume, pp. 198-99; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 266, item no. 64.
Silver, cast; silver thread and granulation.
Two pairs of bracelets composed of silver spherules arranged in rows and connected to one another by rings and pins. Clasp consists of two rectangular links decorated with tiny dome-shaped silver-thread ornaments. On one of the pairs of bracelets, small silver coins that chime like bells are attached to the dome-shaped ornaments. On the other pair, a single silver coin is attached to the pin of the clasp. Such bracelets were typically worn as pairs, one on each wrist.
Averaging 18X5 cm (when spread out).
References: Palestinian Costume, pp. 198-99; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 266, item no. 64.
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Pair of "habbiyat" (or "aswareh habbiyat") bracelets. Palestine, Nablus Region, [early 20th century].
Silver, cast and engraved.
Pair of bracelets composed of silver spherules arranged in rows and connected to one another by rings and pins. An Arabic inscription offering protection and wishing good health – "Wear with pleasure / in good health and well-being" appears engraved onto the clasps of both bracelets, enclosed within an engraved frame of branches.
19X5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, pp. 198-99; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 266, item no. 64.
Silver, cast and engraved.
Pair of bracelets composed of silver spherules arranged in rows and connected to one another by rings and pins. An Arabic inscription offering protection and wishing good health – "Wear with pleasure / in good health and well-being" appears engraved onto the clasps of both bracelets, enclosed within an engraved frame of branches.
19X5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, pp. 198-99; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 266, item no. 64.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
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Bracelet with turquoise stones. Syria-Palestine (Bethlehem?), [early 20th century].
Silver, silver thread and filigree; turquoise stones; silver chain and disks.
Elegant bracelet, adorned with six convex, dome-shaped decorations. Six minute turquoise stones inlaid on either side of clasp and on either side of hinge. Clasp pin connected to end of bracelet by two chains with disks that serve as bells.
Bracelets of this type were created by Jewish silversmith active in the early 20th century in Deir ez-Zur, Syria.
7.5X3.5 cm.
Reference: The Arts and Crafts of Syria: Collection Antoine Touma and Linden-Museum Stuttgart, p. 91.
Silver, silver thread and filigree; turquoise stones; silver chain and disks.
Elegant bracelet, adorned with six convex, dome-shaped decorations. Six minute turquoise stones inlaid on either side of clasp and on either side of hinge. Clasp pin connected to end of bracelet by two chains with disks that serve as bells.
Bracelets of this type were created by Jewish silversmith active in the early 20th century in Deir ez-Zur, Syria.
7.5X3.5 cm.
Reference: The Arts and Crafts of Syria: Collection Antoine Touma and Linden-Museum Stuttgart, p. 91.
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $500
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Six Palestinian "aswara 'aride bi-l-quifl" bracelets. Palestine, Ramallah Region, [first half of 20th century].
Silver, cast; silver thread / white metal.
1-4. Four silver bracelets with square or pyramid-shaped bolts in addition to silver spherules and silver-thread decorations. These bracelets resemble the Yemenite "gubur" or "tomb" bracelets that are meant to serve as a reminder of one's eventual day of death as well as offering protection against the Evil Eye. Averaging 7.5X3 cm. Smallest bracelet missing clasp pin.
5-6. Pair of bracelets (made of low-grade silver or white metal). Also somewhat reminiscent of Yemenite bracelets mentioned above, but with rounded spikes (not square) separated by silver spherules. Approx. 6X3.5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 199; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 280, item no. 105.
Silver, cast; silver thread / white metal.
1-4. Four silver bracelets with square or pyramid-shaped bolts in addition to silver spherules and silver-thread decorations. These bracelets resemble the Yemenite "gubur" or "tomb" bracelets that are meant to serve as a reminder of one's eventual day of death as well as offering protection against the Evil Eye. Averaging 7.5X3 cm. Smallest bracelet missing clasp pin.
5-6. Pair of bracelets (made of low-grade silver or white metal). Also somewhat reminiscent of Yemenite bracelets mentioned above, but with rounded spikes (not square) separated by silver spherules. Approx. 6X3.5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 199; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 280, item no. 105.
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Palestine
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Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection
July 13, 2021
Opening: $300
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Six Palestinian "habbet 'adaseh" bracelets with hand-shaped clasps. Palestine, Nablus Region, [first half of 20th century].
Silver, cast; silver thread / white metal.
Such bracelets – with anywhere from two to five rows of round, lentil-like ornaments – were worn in towns and in the wealthier villages such as Bethlehem and Ramallah. In four of the bracelets, the clasp is in the form of a cuffed hand.
1-2. Two wide bracelets. Clasp in form of hand grasping flower. On one of the two, a star-and-crescent symbol appears on the wrist. 6X2.5 cm; 6X2 cm.
3-4. Two narrow bracelets. 6.5X1 cm.
5-6. Two white metal bracelets. 6X1.5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 199; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 266, item nos. 66, 68.
Silver, cast; silver thread / white metal.
Such bracelets – with anywhere from two to five rows of round, lentil-like ornaments – were worn in towns and in the wealthier villages such as Bethlehem and Ramallah. In four of the bracelets, the clasp is in the form of a cuffed hand.
1-2. Two wide bracelets. Clasp in form of hand grasping flower. On one of the two, a star-and-crescent symbol appears on the wrist. 6X2.5 cm; 6X2 cm.
3-4. Two narrow bracelets. 6.5X1 cm.
5-6. Two white metal bracelets. 6X1.5 cm.
References: Palestinian Costume, p. 199; Pracht und Geheimnis, p. 266, item nos. 66, 68.
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