Bidspirit auction | silver Yemenite festive necklace (labbeh)
silver Yemenite festive necklace (labbeh) early 1900's - silver boxes sit on an embroidered colored cloth. below are various silver ornaments culminating in silver bells at the bottom. * necklaces of this type were given to the bride her betrothed or by her husband and was worn below the chin, framing her face.It was considered one of the more important pieces of a woman's wedding garb. It was later worn by the woman on important festive days. weight: 200 grams dimensions: 22*14 cm condition report: some of the silver squares are not fastened to the cloth. several small ornaments missing.