Based in Barcelona (Spain), Ethnic Adornment holds an extensive collection of old and vintage ethnic and tribal jewellery, complemented by an array of other traditional adornments. Although certain pieces were obtained during travels across different cultural regions, the main body of the collection has been assembled through the steady acquisition of objects from auction houses, private collections, and specialised professional dealers.

Each item in Ethnic Adornment’s collection has been thoroughly researched and carefully documented. The accompanying descriptions are the result of a rigorous process of information gathered from different sources and cross-referenced research, with the aim of ensuring the highest possible level of accuracy and reliability.

Leonor Arnó Pons and Ethnic Adornment

Dealer and collector of old Ethnic and Tribal Jewellery. 

University degree in Archaeology and Ancient History at Barcelona University (1990)

I started my contact with genuine ethnic and tribal jewellery in the 80’s while working as a manager of a contemporary art gallery in Barcelona (the last 5 years as owner of my own gallery).

After 25 years in the art world, I decided to follow full time my deep interest in all kinds of ethnic and tribal adornment.

My researches started during extensive travels through Asia, Africa and South America, building my own collection. My interest went beyond the aesthetics and beauty of the pieces I collected. I was also eager to explore the anthropological meaning, the social, religious, magic and economic dimensions of body adornment across cultures.

In recent years, I have delivered  lectures about ethnic jewellery from an anthropological and historical point of view and worked as an advisor advisor to an international auction house.

 I currently work with collectors all over the world assisting them in sourcing exceptional pieces and helping them to catalogue and publish their collections.