Ethiopian Silver Prayer Beads with Tassel
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.
Photo is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one.
Strand Length: 31 inches (includes string/raffia).
Bead Size: 9-14 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm
Pendant Size: 4 inches
150630
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Ethiopian
Country of Origin: Ethiopia
Length Details
Size Details
Pendant Size: 4 inches
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.