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Afghan Crescent Necklace with Bells

An old tribal necklace from Afghanistan with a massive crescent-shaped pendant, richly decorated with bells and small decorative elements.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: N-0720
An old tribal necklace from Afghanistan with a massive crescent-shaped pendant, richly decorated with bells and small decorative elements.
SKU: N-0720
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    62 cm
  • Width:
    6 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    40 g

Afghan Crescent Necklace with Bells

Tribal jewelry from Afghanistan is renowned for its distinctive form and rich ornamentation. This necklace represents a distinctive type of jewelry worn by women in nomadic communities, where jewelry was simultaneously an element of clothing, a sign of status, and a symbolic talisman protecting the wearer.

The centerpiece of the piece is a large pendant in the shape of a crescent moon. In many cultures in the region, this motif symbolized protection and care. The design is enhanced with numerous metal beads and small pendants that move gently when moved, creating a distinctive, subtle sound.

At the center of the pendant is a small decoration with colored stones or glass set in a geometric arrangement. This type of detail was common in the jewelry of the Kuchi and other tribes of the region, where intense colors—particularly red and green—held decorative and symbolic meaning.

The necklace retains the metal's natural patina and traces of the craftsmen's handiwork. Irregularities in texture and ornamental detail are characteristic of authentic tribal jewelry. This gives each piece its own individual character and serves as an interesting example of traditional Afghan jewelry craftsmanship.