Local Name** |**Banjiri Bu Shawkah** (literally translated as “The Spiked Bracelet”) or **Banjiri Mushawwaka**. |
|**Design** |It is characterized by conical or hemispherical silver protrusions resembling “thorns,” arranged in precise rows. The design in your photo shows a main row of these large bosses surrounded by dotted decorations and fine lines.|
|**Origin** |This design originates from **Northern Oman** and was worn throughout the Sultanate, particularly in interior cities such as **Nizwa, Sinaw, and Rustaq**. |
|**Craftsmanship** |These are typically made from sheet silver that is heated and hammered into special molds (die-stamped) to achieve these precise, raised shapes. |
|**Cultural Significance**|These bracelets were an essential part of traditional Omani women’s jewelry and were often worn in pairs (one on each wrist). In some folk traditions, these protrusions were believed to symbolize strength or protection. |Today, this piece is considered a valuable collectible reflecting the skill of traditional Omani silversmithing. Similar examples are exhibited in international museums, such as the British Museum.
| Advertiser Country | المملكة العربية السعودية |
| Contact number | 0552119616 |
| Is there an evaluation certificate for the piece | No |
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