Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 1.75" (4.4cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Style: Turkoman Medium: Silver and  More »

Origin: Afghanistan Circa: 19 th Century AD to 20 th Century AD Dimensions: 1.75" (4.4cm) high x 3" (7.6cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Style: Turkoman Medium: Silver and Carnelian Additional Information: SOLD The lands of the Central Asian Turkoman tribes have been various - the eastern shores of the Caspian Sea, the borders of the Kopet Dagh range from Ashkabad to Merv, and both banks of the Amu Darya at different points along its great length, particularly as it flows from the Pamir Mountains of northern Afghanistan, and at its end, in the delta region of the Aral Sea. These border areas of settled lands had handy escape routes into the deserts and were admirably suited to the economic organization of Turkoman life - which until the 20th century was based largely on animal husbandry, mercenary activities for nearby Uzbek rulers, slave trading and general pillage. Because these activities did not make them sought out as neighbors, and because of the fluid nature of political alliance in the region, completely different Turkoman tribes lived in these different areas over time. Descriptions of great Turkoman "cities" from that period are really of enormous encampments, with thousands of tents gathered temporarily at a defensible location. The historical record shows a gradual and long-term process of settlement, intensified at the last during the Soviet period of forced collectivization. Virtually all Turkoman families are now permanently resident in one location, although younger men may travel with the family flocks during part of the year. - (SP.198)   « Less

Collection: Jewelry Additional Information: SOLD

Collection: Jewelry Additional Information: SOLD   « Less

Dimensions: 1.75" (4.4cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Medium: Gold Condition: Very Fine Additional Information: SOLD

Dimensions: 1.75" (4.4cm) high x 2.5" (6.4cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Medium: Gold Condition: Very Fine Additional Information: SOLD   « Less

Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high Condition: Fine Additional Information: SOLD

Dimensions: 1.5" (3.8cm) high Condition: Fine Additional Information: SOLD   « Less

Dimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high Condition: Fine Additional Information: SOLD

Dimensions: 2" (5.1cm) high Condition: Fine Additional Information: SOLD   « Less

Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high Medium: Diamond and Pearl Condition: Fine Additional Information: SOLD joanna

Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high Medium: Diamond and Pearl Condition: Fine Additional Information: SOLD joanna   « Less

Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1800 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 2.80" (7.1cm) high x 2.75" (7.0cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Medium: Silver Additional Information: SOLD

Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1800 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 2.80" (7.1cm) high x 2.75" (7.0cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Medium: Silver Additional Information: SOLD   « Less

Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1800 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 2.30" (5.8cm) high x 2.30" (5.8cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Medium: Silver Additional Information: SOLD

Origin: Central Asia Circa: 1800 AD to 1900 AD Dimensions: 2.30" (5.8cm) high x 2.30" (5.8cm) wide Collection: Jewelry Medium: Silver Additional Information: SOLD   « Less

Unique antique necklace with comedy and tragedy masks with different grotesque facial expressions. Rests at the nape of the neck, very desirable. Looks like old brass or gold  More »

Unique antique necklace with comedy and tragedy masks with different grotesque facial expressions. Rests at the nape of the neck, very desirable. Looks like old brass or gold washed metal filagree. Each medallion 1" x 1 1/2", total length 17". Wear it to the Opera!   « Less

Antique European pin, Marked 800, detailed heads, unusual find

Antique European pin, Marked 800, detailed heads, unusual find   « Less