Africa | A silver ring from the Rashaida people of Sudan | Late 19th century | The highly ornate jewellery reflects the Arabic origins of the population. Rosettes are prophylactic against the evil eye. The Islamic belief that gold is a bad omen is strictly practiced in this region. This ring was used as a weapon and sometimes women stored perfume inside the ring Islamic jewelry

Africa | A silver ring from the Rashaida people of Sudan | Late 19th century | The highly ornate jewellery reflects the Arabic origins of the population. Rosettes are prophylactic against the evil eye. The Islamic belief that gold is a bad omen is strictly practiced in this region. This ring was used as a weapon and sometimes women stored perfume inside the ring