Silver Prayer Beads with Tassel Ethiopia
Description
Ethiopian Silver Prayer beads are used to count blessings and to thank animals, plants, and minerals of the Earth during prayer. The Oromo and Amhara tribes in particular still concentrate their faiths on naturism and holistic spirituality. Among the tribes, it is believed that every solid object contains a spirit and wearers use their prayer beads to ward off harmful spirits. Ethiopian Silver Prayer beads are also used during thanksgiving, repentance and rites of passage, the Eid Al-Fitr, and Ramadan serving as examples.
Strand Length: 30 inches (includes string/raffia).
Bead Size: 9-15 mm diameter.
Pendant Size: 5.0 including tassels
150050
Approximate Age: Late 19th- early 20th Century
People: Ethiopian
Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Length Details
Size Details
Pendant Size: 5 inches including tassles
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.