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Necklace, 20th century, 17 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (43.5 x 3.81 cm), Silver, metal, string, Ethiopia, 20th century, The Jewish Diaspora has a long history in Ethiopiaall the way back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (950 BCE), according to some traditions. Ethiopians who practice Judaism call themselves Beta Israel, 'From the House of Israel.' This necklace features the Magen David (Star of David), one of the most universally recognized symbols of the Jewish faith. Many who wear the Star believe it offers good fortune and protection from evil spirits.
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Necklace, 20th century, 17 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (43.5 x 3.81 cm), Silver, metal, string, Ethiopia, 20th century, The Jewish Diaspora has a long history in Ethiopiaall the way back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba (950 BCE), according to some traditions. Ethiopians who practice Judaism call themselves Beta Israel, 'From the House of Israel.' This necklace features the Magen David (Star of David), one of the most universally recognized symbols of the Jewish faith. Many who wear the Star believe it offers good fortune and protection from evil spirits.
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Album / quintlox
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Image size:
3008 x 3648 px | 31.4 MB
Print size:
25.5 x 30.9 cm | 10.0 x 12.2 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
20 XX TWENTIETH CENTURY • 20TH CENTURY • 20TH • 950 BCE • ACCORDING • DAVID • ETHIOPIA • ETHIOPIANS • EVIL SPIRITS • HOUSE • HOUSES • ISRAEL • JEWISH DIASPORA • JEWISH FAITH • KING SOLOMON • LONG HISTORY • MAGEN DAVID • METAL • METALS • NECKLACE FEATURES • NECKLACE • OFFERS GOOD FORTUNE • PRACTICE JUDAISM CALL THEMSELVES BETA ISRAEL • PROTECTION • QUEEN • SHEBA • SILVER • STAR BELIEVE • STAR • STRING • TRADITIONS • TWENTIETH CENTURY • UNIVERSALLY RECOGNIZED SYMBOLS • WAY BACK • WEAR
