Antique 150 year old mixed metal Wollo ring pendansts, Ethiopia lot of 12 HEAVY

Description

These rings date from the mid - late 1800's and have been strung on a new twisted leather strap with a hand knotted leather cross. The amulets are made from nickel and brass, one is copper. They are solid cast metal and quite heavy. Many have stamped patterns [see photos] and are all made by hand. They were traditionally worn as hanging pendants. Due to
over a century of use,
many of the rings have a single deep groove worn in from rubbing against the strap they hung from [see photos]. These are remarkable collectors items.
The range from a diameter of 1 1/8" (30mm) to 1 3/4" (44mm) and a thickness of 1/2" (10mm) - 3/4" (20mm)
The total weight for all twelve pieces is 1lb 6oz or 612g
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All items are 100% authentic and have been previously worn, often in a traditional environment. Every effort has been made to describe any significant flaws in both words and pictures in the listings however a certain amount of wear should always be expected. Handmade items should also be expected to contain irregularities which I believe adds to their character and does not detract in any way from their quality.