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We continue to feature Turkoman and Kazakh style jewelry, with many charming wearable and collectible works in silver. Particularly noteworthy examples include the very fine Bukharan earrings in paisley shape, the Mughal-period enamel box, the very old and rare Bukharan niello-silver pendants and tassels, and smaller ink and wax containers. There are several exceptional /bazuband/, silver talismanic ornaments with inscribed decoration that were tied to the forearm. An unusual group of medals with bold horse-head designs were presented to prize-winning Afghan horsemen for their skill on the /buzkashi/-fields. (We purchased every one of these that we could find back in the 1970s.) A small group very rare Turkoman weaving and embroidery accessories are grouped in one frame; they include a thimble, silver spindle whorl, and gilded-silver spindle weight. The stylized bow ornament, a half-circle set with carnelian and surrounded by silver chain drops, is another of the rarest types of Turkoman jewelry. These bow-ornaments were made especially to be worn by young male children. They protected the child’s health and assisted him to grow up to be a strong and courageous warrior. For an introduction to Turkoman culture and the Turkoman jewelry tradition, view the articles: Women’s Magic and Turkoman Jewelry in the articles on art section of this website.

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JEW_0107 107 Late 19th/early 20th century Gold Earrings, South India .9" $450

JEW_0006 19th C. Indian pendant, enamel and silver 1.75 x 2 in $75	JEW_0027 19th C. 15 Mughal agate pendants Largest .5 x 2" $550
JEW_0057 19th C. Three Central Asian talisman pendants, silver, niello, goldwash . 7 x 3.3, largest $650, 3 pieces
JEW_0059 19th C. India silver kohl bottle, 3 hinged openings, interior cap Bottle is 1. 25 x 2 in 7" long with chain $250	JEW_0060 19th C. Central Asian silver container pendant for kohl .7 x 2.2 in $120
JEW_0061 19th C. Rare, very fine, Central Asian pendant with cosmetic tools, heavy silver, excellent condition 1.4 x 22 in. with chain, pendant alone is 7.5 in. $1,600	JEW_0062 Late 19th/early 20th C Eleven silver niello buttons, Central Asia .5 x .7 in, largest $300
JEW_0064 20th C. Kazakh silver ring, back 1.25 x 1.5, bezel $150	JEW_0065 1920-1930 Afghan silver medal with two loops for sash 3.2 x 3.2 in. $200
JEW_0069 20th C. Afghan "Buzkashi" Medal, silver, dated A.H.1335 Reverse: elaborate "tughra", two tulips and the word "Kabul". Modeled on Ottoman period Turkish coin. 2 in $170	JEW_0069 20th C. Afghan "Buzkashi" Medal, silver, dated 1337 (Islamic date) 1.7 x 2.3 $140
JEW_0064 20th C. Kazakh silver ring, front 1.25 x 1.5, bezel $150	JEW_0071 Late 19th/early 20th C Central Asian earrings, silver, stone, glass 2 x 3.75 in. $400
JEW_0072 Late 19th/early 20th C 7 Uzbek and Turkoman silver plaques, Central Asia 2.3 x 3 in. largest plaque $200	JEW_0074 19th C. Afghanistan, belt buckle plaque, exceptional metal piercing 2.2 x 2.8 in $120
JEW_0075 Early 20th C. British India King George silver coin pendant, base metal drops 1.3 x 1.6 in $35	JEW_0076 17th-19th C. Unique Chitrali necklace, bronze. Heavy patina removed. Celtic feel. Very heavy and nicely made. One link broken with antique repair, hook on clasp missing. Otherwise fine condition. 5 x 22.5 in $500
JEW_0077 Late 19th/early 20th C. Hair ornament, silver and glass, Central Asia 1.8 x 3.8 in. $300	JEW_0079 Early 20th C. Pendant in clasp form low silver, gold wash, carnelian, glass. Base metal is "sorbai" mix; silver content is approx. 40-50 percent. Very beautifully made. Missing one suspension ring, one drop and part of a clasp. 5 x 6.75 in $160
JEW_0080 20th C. Turkoman women's heykal container; low silver, goldwash, carnelian, leather 5 x 5 in, box cover 5 x 18 in with strap $200	JEW_0082 20th C. Turkoman large pendant, silver, goldwash, carnelian, glass 5.4 x 11.2 in $350
JEW_0084 20th C. Turkoman headdress ornament, silver 4.75 x 9 $160	JEW_0083 20th C. Turkoman headdress ornament, silver, glass 5.7 x 6.7 $160
JEW_0086 1990s Turkoman head dress ornaments, silver, goldwash, glass 2.2 x 7.75 in. Pair $175
JEW_0091 Late 19th/early 20th c Caucasian Silver Belt 1.2 x 34 in would fit a 27 in waist $1,200	JEW_0091 Late 19th/early 20th c Caucasian Silver Belt detail
JEW_0098 early 20th C. Uzbek Veil, silver, cloth, coral 14.75 in x 20 in $750	JEW_0103 Late 19th/early 20th C Ink Pendant silver with niello, round .7 in x .8 in $40
JEW_0104 Late 19th/early 20th C Ink Pendant silver with niello, teardrop 2 in x .6 in $50	JEW_0105 Late 19th/early 20th C Container pendant, silver with enamel and paisely drop 2 in x .8 in $40