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Tribal coin with horns - mix variant

Authentic coins from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, repurposed into tribal pendants with characteristic "horns".
Origin: Pakistan
SKU: M-0031
Authentic coins from Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, repurposed into tribal pendants with characteristic "horns".
SKU: M-0031
Origin: Pakistan
  • Material type:
    monety
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
  • Width:
    3 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    12 g

Tribal coin with horns - mix variant

This batch clearly shows a mix of origins. Some of the coins are Saudi rials – the clear motif of a palm tree and crossed swords, along with Arabic calligraphy, clearly indicate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Others are Pakistani rupees with a floral wreath and Urdu inscriptions. The coins were previously in circulation – they have abrasions, a natural patina, and local discoloration.

The upper part was hand-finished and has the form of two vertical horn-like protrusions – hence the colloquial term "with horns." This element is not accidental decoration. It is a typical design for tribal jewelry from the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, allowing for secure attachment to a belt, necklace, or heavy adornment on a woman's garment.

The stones are glass, in intense colors – reds, blues, and greens. The settings are rough, irregular in places, with visible traces of soldering. This isn't salon jewelry, but a functional, local adaptation of coins into a decorative element.

Each piece differs in detail: the arrangement of stones, the type of coin, and the degree of wear. The price is for one random pendant from the batch. The pieces with the palm and sword motifs are Saudi coins, the others are Pakistani. The entire design is known commercially as the Waziri style, although the coins themselves originate from different countries in the region.