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Shoulder ornament. Turkmen or Uzbek, N.Afghanistan. Ca. 1900-1950.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on April 17, 2016 at 5:53pm
Shoulder ornament (one of what should be a pair). To be hung on a long chain, hanging down from the sides of a ceremonial woman's hat. Uzbek or Turkmen, from N.Afghanistan, ca. 1900-1950. Silver & glass paste. Total height: 29 cm. (Inv.n° müç091 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Afghanistan, Asia, Central, North, Turkmen., Uzbek
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  • Jean-Marie Criel April 17, 2016 at 6:08pm

    2506040364?profile=originalCeremonial woman's hat with 'shoulder ornaments'.  From Turkmen people in N.Afghanistan. Cotton & metal (silver alloy).  Worn at special occasions, such as a wedding.  (Source: found on the Internet).

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