Turkmen Jewelry

unknownlate 19th century - early 20th century

Linden-Museum Stuttgart
Stuttgart, Germany

The bejeweled chest plate is hocked to a horseshoe-shaped neck ring and is a characteristic part of traditional jewelry worn by Turkmen women. The special ornamental composition and the technique of fire gilding are typical for Tekke jewelry.

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Title: Turkmen Jewelry
Creator: unknown
Date: late 19th century - early 20th century
Tekke jewelry from Turkmen Nomads.: Afghanistan
Physical Dimensions: w18 x h26.5 cm
Provenance: Linden-Museum
Type: Silver Jewelry with Carnelians
Rights: Linden-Museum, Foto: Anatol Dreyer

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Jewellery Metal Silver