{"product_id":"rare-ethiopian-telsum-pendants-155289","title":"Rare Ethiopian Telsum Pendants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou are receiving all 5 pendants pictured. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1wv51_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1wv51_78\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1wv51_12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1wv51_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e5 Pendants - (3 triangular, 2 circular)\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 8 inches (includes string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 15-18mm diameter, 3-21mm point to point\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e155289\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445173518631,"sku":"155289","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9336_d97870b3-69c8-47b1-9491-1d8c865545a0.jpg?v=1780073237","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/rare-ethiopian-telsum-pendants-155289","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}