{"product_id":"ethiopian-telsum-pendants-matter-collection-154050","title":"Ethiopian Telsum Pendants MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThese Telsum pendants are a revered symbol in Ethiopian culture, embodying both spiritual significance and cultural heritage. These intricate pendants, crafted in triangular or crescent shapes and made from silver alloys, serve as protective amulets against evil spirits, the \"evil eye,\" and lunar spells. Worn predominantly by Ethiopian women, these necklaces showcase individual pendants adorned with religious symbols, natural elements, and unique designs, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans following traditional techniques passed down through generations. Beyond their protective properties, Telsum necklaces signify status, wealth, and beauty, often worn during important ceremonies and religious festivals, and valued as a form of currency in traditional markets, representing the rich craftsmanship, cultural depth, and historical significance within Ethiopia's oldest Christian traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e9 Loose Pendants\u003cbr\u003ePendants: 5-9mm\u003cbr\u003ePoint to point: 4-15mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51217538384167,"sku":"154050","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0045_a1d763b8-58d8-43f7-ad62-bae01f4128a3.jpg?v=1774979042","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/ethiopian-telsum-pendants-matter-collection-154050","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}