Large traditional Bedouin crescent moon pendant with two top bails. Nice decorative silver work.
This is a traditional crescent moon Bedouin pendant, purchased from a dealer in Jerusalem's Old City souk. Sinai or Palestinian Bedouin.
The crescent moon symbols is often found in Bedouin and Middle Eastern jewelry as a religious and cultural symbol of Islam.
This is a nicely sized pendant in good condition.
Estimated circa 1960-1970s.
58 grams. 2 bails. 3 inches (7.6 cm) across at top (widest point). 3.17 inches (7.8 cm) from top midpoint to bottom of crescent (including dangles). Missing two dangles.
Pendant Item 897