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Karmardani (snake) bracelet from India04.04.1887
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Excellent overall condition
This bracelet or anklet is of a type of work known as kamardani, but this string instead of being round is flattened. The style of chain is a loop in loop with a hooked closure. The effect of the flexible, loop-in-loop chain is that its movement imitates that of a snake, which has associations in Hinduism with fertility and creation. Origin: Karnataka or Maharashtra.
Indian silver bracelet 04.04.1884
- Silver
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Lovely bracelet easy to wear, nice patina, probably Rajastan.
Heavy silver bracelet _ Tibet04.02.1883
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Heavy, plain silver bracelet with small light blue glass beads.
Bracelet _ Tibet04.02.1882
- Silver
- Glass
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Silver bracelet with flower decoration and small red, green and blue glass inlets. Some damage due to prolonged and intensive wearing (see picture).
Old Silver Pendentif - Hindukush04.04.1880
- Silver
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Lovely large antique silver pendentif, origin not clearly defined, probably Kuchi. Left in its original condition; 3 dangles are missing, otherwise in good condition for its age.
Miao necklace from Guizhou Province, SW China.04.05.1879
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Necklace Miao, the hexagonal shaped ring In the center a large circular disc with spiral decoration is suspended
Flexible Indian silver chain Kamardani04.04.1897
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
This choker is of a type of work known as kamardani, but this example is of high quality. The style of chain is loop in loop with a hooked closure. The effect of the flexible, loop-in-loop chain is that its movement imitates that of a snake, which has associations in Hinduism with fertility and creation.
Lovely Nas Kurai Cuff Bracelet from the Hindu Kush 04.03.1895
- Silver
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
A single cuff bracelet densely decorated with rows of applied diamond-shaped plaques. Both edges of each have been reinforced with ribbed tubing. The bracelet has a pin clasp opening. Rare for such bracelet, it still has the original pins (see pictures). Origin: Afghanistan / Pakistan border area and Rajasthan in India. The area along the ancient Silk Road trade route that provided influences from both East and West. These bracelets were offered at weddings, and their weight was a pledge of value . A perfect piece for collectors typical of traditional Indian jewellery. They can easily be put on and removed using a pin clasp.
Silver bangle - Afghanistan04.04.1894
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This hollow light silver bracelet with its unique design is probably from Afghanistanor Sind, some similar may also be found in Rajastan.
Exceptional neck-ring from the Chinese Minority Tribes04.05.1878
- Silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
A flat neck-ring with very fine chased floral motifs. This heavy collar has apparently a high silver content. A beautiful piece in perfect condition. Probably from the Miao, Guinzhou, Huangping area
Lovely choker, from the Golden Triangle04.05.1877
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
An easy wearable and light choker with a beautiful design and fabric.
Indian choker04.04.1876
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
A necklace made of a 25 cm long wide strip of woven silver wire. The two ends are made of a double woven silver thread and a closing hook.
Fine Indian necklace04.04.1869
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Excellent overall condition
- New never used
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Lovely Indian Tribal Silver Necklace handmade by master craftsman probably from Rajasthan, India. This is a choker necklace. Excellent vintage condition; wearable and with a lovely aged patina.
H'mong/Miao neck rings04.05.1875
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Original 3 layered Hmong / Miao neckpiece. The 3 hollow rings are joined by the fastener; the rings ending in the typical ears of jewelleries of the minority hill tribes..
Original Hmong / Miao five ring tribal torc04.05.1874
- White metal, silver content not tested
Original 5 layered Hmong / Miao neckpiece, The 5 hollow rings arejoined by the fastener; the ends of the ring ending in spirals., Origin. Northern Thailand,S-W China
Tengura necklace from Nepal04.02.1873
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Bones and horns
- Cotton
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Excellent overall condition
Formed by phallic or bullet shaped pieces of bone set into metal bezels that are strung together in a neckband or collar. These collars are believed to contain a strong apotropaic magic power to turn away harm, prevent evil spirits rising to the head, or averting the evil eye. Worn by Tharu tribes women in the Nepalese lowlands (karnali region).
Rana Tharu, Tribal Spike Collar Kanthshri Necklace Nepal04.02.1872
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Original condition
- Needs to be restrung and change clasp
This lovely necklaces are worn by the Rana Tharu of South Western Nepal. A multitude of repeated metal elements are strung on a clourful cotton string. Necklaces are made using metal alloy spiked beads that are strung together on twisted cotton strands. The necklace is artfully made so that it lays perfectly around the neck. In addition ten old indian 1 or 2 repee coins, only one date (1946) can still be read.
Rana Tharu, Tribal Spike Collar Kanthshri Necklace Nepal04.02.1871
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Cotton
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This lovely necklaces are worn by the Rana Tharu of South Western Nepal. A multitude of repeated metal elements are strung on a clourful cotton string. On each end are two terminals ends of flattened conical plaque form. The necklace is artfully made so that it lays perfectly around the neck. In addition ten old indian 1 or 2 repee coins, only one date (1946) can still be read. Similar necklaces arefound in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in India.
Indian necklace04.04.1870
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- New never used
Lovely Indian Tribal Silver Necklace handmade by master craftsman probably from Rajasthan, India. This is a choker necklace. Excellent vintage condition; wearable and with a lovely aged patina.
Indian amulet box from Karnataka04.04.1868
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This is another beautiful silver lingam box from Karnataka with a nice silver chain, silver beads and 2 square pendants. Such lingam caskets are worn by followers of the Virashaiva sect (those who follow Shiva) in the Karnataka region of Southern India. Men may wear them on the left arm and Lingayat Jangam priests on the top of the head under a cloth cap.
Lingam casket from Karnataka04.04.1867
- Silver
- Cotton
- Glass powder
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
A beautiful silver lingam box from Karnataka with a cotton string , some blue glass beads and 2 large grey beads. Such lingam caskets are worn by followers of the Virashaiva sect (those who follow Shiva) in the Karnataka region of Southern India. Men may wear them on the left arm and Lingayat Jangam priests on the top of the head under a cloth cap.
Small collar _ Golden triangle04.05.1866
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Excellent overall condition
Small collar made by a simple round hollow tube. Very flexible so easy to wear.
Fine silver Collar - Golden Triangle04.05.1864
- Silver
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- High aesthetic value
Weight: 141 gr
Anoter nice neck ring from the Mountain minority tribes in S-W China and the Golden Triangle. A simple flat ring with a central decoration. Singns of long use.
Lovely Miao (H'mong) collar04.05.1862
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Nice flat ichly chiselled collar, with 3 dangels. probably from Miao, Guizhu area. Collected in Northern Laos.
Indian silver cuff04.04.1861
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Indian neckace04.04.1860
- White metal, silver content not tested
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Two decorated silver plates, linked by 8 fine silver chains.
Heavy Indian necklace04.04.1859
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Lovely, rich decorated beads compose this necklace, probably of recent composition.
Shiva lingam containers from South India04.04.1858
- Silver
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This Lingayat Virashaiva in a "round pot" shape is of the most common type worn by Lingayat people. Men may wear them on the left arm and Lingayat Jangam priests on the top of the head under a cloth cap.
Exceptionel rich decorated neck ring from the Golden Triangle04.05.1857
- Silver
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
The ring inis formed by three flat bands ending in a spiral at either end. The rings are richly chiselled designs. A central plate with dragon designs makes this piece an extremely rare example of collars from the Golden Triangle. Origin Miao, Guangxi or Sanjiang area of S-W China and Laos. Such collars are signs of one family's wealth. Small repairs needed on the lock (see pictures)
Neck ring from the Golden Triangle04.05.1856
- Silver
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This is a fine and light neck ring from the Golden Triangle. The ring opens with a lock, see pictures. Lovely repouussé design.