Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
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I bought all our spice boxes in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan (Swat valley). Their origin is generally...read more
I bought all our spice boxes in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan (Swat valley). Their origin is generally attributed to the Punjab area, but they are also commonly used in border areas of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Commonly used as spice boxes, but also to store sugar and other household items.
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Antique brown spice box Afghanistan09.02.1236
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned spice box in a dark brown colour, and a nice patina. Impossible to define the excact age, but probably early XXe century. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Splendid old medium sized spice box09.02.1241
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned and decorated lidded spice box witrh dark red and brown colours, and natural signs of age. The lid has beautiful incised decorations. The box has a nice patina. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Beautiful old small spice box09.02.1240
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned and decorated small spice box witrh dark red and orange colours, and natural markings of age. These boxes were used for spices. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Small spice box from the Swat valley (Pakistan)09.02.1239
- Wood
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned and decorated little spice box witrh red and yello colours, and natural markings of age. A hand forged hinge closes the box. These boxes were used for spices etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Small spice box from Swat valley, Pakistan09.02.1238
- Wood
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A turned and decorated lidded spice box witrh red and orange colours, and natural signs of age. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Medium size spice box09.02.1237
- Wood
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A turned spice box in a dark red colour, and natural signs of long use. The decorations are either painted in a black colour or incised. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Spice box, Swat valley Pakistan09.02.1235
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned spice box in a dark red colour, and natural signs of long use. The decorations are either painted in a black colour or incised. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Spice box on sale09.02.1234
- Wood
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
A turned spice box in a dark red colour, and natural signs of long use. The decorations are painted in a black, some missing parts. The lid is partially broken (see picture). These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Old wooden plate from the Swat valley (Pakistan)09.02.1233
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
Beautiful wooden plate with deep red colour and nice patina.
Open spice box, Punjab09.02.1232
- Wood
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
For this spice box the lid is missingband it has a small crack (see picture), otherwise, in good condition. It has a red-orange colour and very fine decorations. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Open spice box09.02.1231
- Wood
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Original condition
For this spice box the lid is missing and it has a repaired crack (see picture), otherwise, it has a dark red colour and very fine decorations. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Medium sized spice box09.02.1230
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A lidded spice box with warm red colors, black decorations and natural markings of age. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Medium spice box Punjab09.02.1229
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned box witrh warm red colours, and natural signs of age. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Large decorated spice box, Punjab09.02.1228
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
An unique large turned and decorated lidded spice box witrh red, yellow and black colours, and natural signs of age. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Medium sized spice box Punjab09.02.1227
- Wood
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
A turned and decorated lidded spice box witrh red and orange colours, and natural markings of age. These boxes were used for spices sugar, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Antique spice boxes from the Swat Valley09.02.155
A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm yellow, red and orange colours, and natural markings of age. It has hand forged metal hinges. These boxes were used for spices like black pepper, cumin, tea, cinnamon, saffron, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Medium spice box Punjab (Pakistan)09.02.156
- Wood
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm red and black colours, and natural markings of age. These boxes were used for spices like black pepper, cumin, tea, cinnamon, saffron, etc. Similar boxes are used in the Northern Frontier district of Pakistan, Pakistani-Afghan border areas and Punjab.
Small spice box Punjab09.02.157
- Wool
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm yellow, red and black colours, and natural markings of age. It has a small lid on the top. These boxes were used for spices like black pepper, cumin, tea, cinnamon, saffron, etc.
Medium size spice box Punjab (Pakistan)09.02.158
- Wood
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm yellow, red and black colours, and natural markings of age. IThese boxes were used for spices like black pepper, cumin, tea, cinnamon, saffron, sugar, etc. This box was bought in the Swat vally (Northern Pakistan).
Large antique spice box, Punjab (Pakistan)09.02.159
- Wood
- Metal
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- High aesthetic value
A turned and decorated lidded spice box with a warm red colours, black ornaments and natural markings of age. It has hand forged metal hinges. These boxes were used to store various food or houzsehold items. The bos shows signs of long use.
