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Afghan Nomad Necklace with Cascade of Bells

An old tribal necklace from Afghanistan with a decorative pendant topped with a cascade of chains and metal bells.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: N-0721
An old tribal necklace from Afghanistan with a decorative pendant topped with a cascade of chains and metal bells.
SKU: N-0721
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    60 cm
  • Width:
    6 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    42 g

Afghan Nomad Necklace with Cascade of Bells

The jewelry of nomadic Afghan communities is distinguished by its richness of form and characteristic movable ornamentation. This necklace belongs to the jewelry tradition associated with nomadic tribes, where adornments were made of metals such as silver or brass, often embellished with colored glass.

The central element of the composition is a pendant with a small ornament featuring red and green glass. Below is a hemispherical shape resembling a small bell, from which falls a cascade of thin chains tipped with metal beads. Such movable elements were characteristic of tribal jewelry and gave the piece a dynamic character.

The upper part of the necklace consists of several decorative segments with an embossed surface, connected to a simple chain. This allows the structure to remain lightweight, and the main visual accent is focused on the central pendant.

The natural patina of the metal and the slight irregularities in the ornamentation are typical features of handcrafted craftsmanship. These necklaces were created in small jewelry workshops and today represent an interesting example of traditional ethnic jewelry from the Afghan region.