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Kuchi Choker with Coins

Kuchi tribal choker with dense beadwork and a row of old coins, in classic red, green and blue.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: N-0640
Kuchi tribal choker with dense beadwork and a row of old coins, in classic red, green and blue.
SKU: N-0640
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz, monety
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Necklace length:
    30-35 cm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    30 cm
  • Width:
    6 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    150 g

Kuchi Choker with Coins

The design rests on a wide, textile base embellished with an intense mosaic of tiny glass beads. Red, green, and turquoise blue create a rhythmic, almost pulsating pattern. This is not delicate jewelry – the form is compact, wide, and visually heavy, as befits jewelry worn high on the neck.

The lower edge is decorated with a row of metal coins with distinct inscriptions and ornamentation. The coins are not merely decorative – in Kuchi culture, they served as a mobile form of value and an element of status. When moved, they lightly clang together, producing a distinctive metallic sound.

Between the coins are cylindrical spacers wrapped in beads, which organize the composition and give it symmetry. The entire piece is attached to a wide, green ribbon, allowing the necklace to fit snugly around the neck. Hand-stitching and minor irregularities are visible, typical of craftsmanship.

The piece shows signs of use – fabric abrasions, natural metal patina, and localized discoloration of the beads. These details are an integral part of its history. This is authentic nomadic jewelry, not a contemporary interpretation of an ethnic style.