Necklace of Ethiopian religious components by Robert K. Liu of formed/soldered silver tubing, soldered silver clasp and Ethiopian silver ring and carved slate human pendant.
Robert K. Liu
FAMILY
Los Angeles, CA
This necklace was made as a gift for Carolyn Benesh ca. 1985, using components imported from Africa, beginning in the 1970s. The silver ring and slate figure are probably of religious significance to Ethiopian Christians.
Relevant Reading
Ornament Magazine Volume 8.3, 1985 (Pg. 28-31)