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Turkmen Steppe Triangle Earrings

Long Turkmen silver earrings with a gilded triangle and red glass, ending with a cascade of movable pendants.
Origin: Turkmenistan
SKU: KL-1560
Long Turkmen silver earrings with a gilded triangle and red glass, ending with a cascade of movable pendants.
SKU: KL-1560
Origin: Turkmenistan
  • Material type:
    srebro, złocone
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Earwires:
    otwarte
  • Earwire thickness:
    2 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    17 cm
  • Width:
    5 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    54 g

Turkmen Steppe Triangle Earrings

Turkmen earrings with their elongated design are among the most characteristic forms of jewelry worn by Central Asian women. The composition consists of several segments connected by chains, allowing the piece to move freely when worn.

The central element is a triangular plate covered with gold and embellished with red glass beads. The triangular motif was common in Turkmen jewelry, appearing in earrings, necklaces, and headpieces.

The lower section of the earrings is finished with a row of thin chains ending in elongated drop-shaped pendants. These elements create a distinctive cascade that gently moves as the piece moves, adding a touch of lightness to the piece.

The combination of silver, gold-plated ornamentation, and intensely red glass beads is a typical element of the Turkmen aesthetic. The natural patina of the metal and traces of handwork emphasize the authentic character of this tribal jewelry.