on Jul 26, 2015
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| SIZE | Rectangular part = 16cm (6.5") x 14cm (5.5") | | MATERIAL | Gold on silver sterling with carnelian insets all attached on leather base | A Museum Grade 19th Century Tekke Turkoman Silver Gold Carnelian Leather Heikal Bag
Leather strap hangs down to 47cm (18.5)
From a very early age, a woman started wearing jewelry whose shapes and materials were believed to ensure her ability to bear healthy children later in life
Jewelry was a significant financial investment, as it was handcrafted from precious materials
Significant in size and weight, Turkmen jewelry objects were made of silver, decorated with semi-precious stones, and sometimes gilded for an added color effect and value
Any statement made in the listings when describing attribution, age, aesthetic and artistic elements of any of our items are expressions of our opinions and or beliefs
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