This is an amazing piece of beautiful Turkoman art -- with a bit of a mystery thrown in! The piece is a large flat metal disk with an intricate repeating pattern incised into the metal. The green piece in the...
Matched Pair of Large Turkoman Pendants
Gorgous pair of Turkman Gonzuk pectoral pendants. These pendants are work by the Turkman peoples of Central Asia and were likely originally part of a larger flat necklace that was fastened in the middle by the Gonzuk. Clearly, these two pieces...
Amazing Turkman Multipart Bukov Neclace
This is a breathtaking necklace is from the Turkman peoples of Central Asia. This stype of necklace is known as a "Bukov," meaning "neck band," and is specific to the Yomud and Salor tribes of Western and Southern Turkmenia. The...
Silver Turkman "Mountain" Pendant with Gold Wash
Nice vintage pendant from the Turkman peoples of Central Asia. This particular pendant has a light gold wash, known as "fire gilding," and original lovely carnelian stones. Carnelian stones were believed to protect the wearer from illness and death and...
Silver & Carnelian Turkman Headpiece - Tekaki3
Gorgeous vintage diadem, known as a Tekaki, from the nomadic Turkman peoples of Central Asia. Originally, this piece would have hung from the elaborate headpieces worn by young women in Turkmenistan region (today's Central Asia and Iran). These days, these...
Turkman Silver & Carnelian Turkman Headpiece #1
Gorgeous vintage diadem, known as a Tekaki, from the nomadic Turkman peoples of Central Asia. Originally, this piece would have hung from the elaborate headpieces worn by young women in Turkmenistan region (today's Central Asia and Iran). These days, these...
Amazing Turkman Bukov Neclace Pendant
This is a breathtaking necklace from the Turkman peoples of Central Asia. This stype of necklace is known as a "Bukov," meaning "neck band," and is specific to the Yomud and Salor tribes of Western and Southern Turkmenia. Originally, the...
Silver Turkman "Mountain" Pendant with Gilt & Tassels
Gorgeous vintage pendant from the Turkman peoples of Central Asia. This particular pendant has a light gold wash, known as "fire gilding," original lovely carnelian stones, and high-grade silver tassels. Carnelian stones were believed to protect the wearer from illness...
Silver Turkman Triangle Pendant with Tassels and Gold Wash
Gorgeous vintage pendant from the Turkman peoples of Central Asia. This particular pendant has a light gold wash, known as "fire gilding", original lovely carnelian stones, and silver dangles hanging from the bottom with little bells that tinkle. Carnelian stones...
Silver & Carnelian Turkman Hollow Tube Necklace
Lovely vintage pendant from the nomadic Turkman peoples of Central Asia. Like many of us, this gorgeous pendant has some scrapes and dings, which is not surprising since this piece is made of this silver and probably dates to the...