It would not be an odd thought that decorating the body, crafting jewellery and, more generally, spending time on beauty was a sign of abundance of ressources in a community. However, decorations and handicrafts are seldom only a cherry on the top but most often a fundamental part of society. In the ethnographic collections at Moesgaard Museum, we have beautiful and alluring jewellery from various societies around the globe, and today I’ve found a selection for you to adore.
Necklace, Masai, Kenya/Tanzania
Necklace, Turkana, Kenya
Necklace, Nuristani, Afghanistan
Anklet, Ethiopia
Head jewellery, Eli, New Guinea
Necklace, Qatar
Necklace, Isolo, Kenya
Glass bangles, Syria
Necklace, Mummy, Adamawa, Nigeria
Head Jewellery, Wodaabe, Niger
Anklets, Wodaabe, Niger
// Cecil Marie Schou Pallesen, curator