Gilded silver Tekke Turkmen amulet case
7.5 x 9.5
MS.1219
Turkmen women acquired all their jewellery through their family members and as part of their own dowry, before they were given away in marriage. Such amulet cases are prized above...
Turkmen women acquired all their jewellery through their family members and as part of their own dowry, before they were given away in marriage.
Such amulet cases are prized above all other jewellery, because of their protective powers, enhanced by the use of carnelian.
Central Asia, early 20th century. Weight: 468 gr.
Such amulet cases are prized above all other jewellery, because of their protective powers, enhanced by the use of carnelian.
Central Asia, early 20th century. Weight: 468 gr.