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Hello Dagmara. This is very interesting. Turkoman bracelets are usually made of silver, sometimes overlaid with a layer of gold. Is this what you can see here? It certainly looks as if it is Turkoman - the surface divided by those three plain bands, each bordered by that familiar 'fishtail' wirework. But it's difficult to see the pattern. And one can only guess why someone decided to cut out parts of the pattern!
Dear Thelma, I will try to check if there is gilding but signs of green patina clearly visible on the other picture made me think that this is a thick layer of bronze.
I am submitting an picture where the pattern is easier to observe.
Yes, I noticed the verdigris. It's possible that it is related to the quality of the silver that was used - too much copper mixed in with it - and the fact that the bracelet may have been kept in damp conditions. Have you tried testing for silver? Thanks for the new photo. It gives a much clearer picture of the design ... which is quite unusual. I haven't been able to match it with any Turkoman design that I've seen. But maybe someone with a bigger archive will be more successful.