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Kuchi Talismanic Panel

A monumental, austere and uncompromising Kuchi panel with rich inlays of colored glass and heavy brass tassels.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: N-0649
A monumental, austere and uncompromising Kuchi panel with rich inlays of colored glass and heavy brass tassels.
SKU: N-0649
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Necklace length:
    50-70 cm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    60 cm
  • Width:
    13 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    153 g

Kuchi Talismanic Panel

A square plate with a clearly engraved, radiant rosette forms the center of the entire composition. The ornament is not accidental – the sun or flower motif appears in nomadic jewelry as a symbol of protection and cyclicality. The metal surface shows signs of wear, micro-scratches, and a natural patina, giving the piece an authentic, understated character.

Colored glass in shades of red, garnet, and cobalt is set in the corners and on the chain. These are not jewelry stones in the Western sense – they are traditional, colored glass, which in Kuchi culture served decorative and symbolic purposes. The intense colors contrast with the matte metal, creating an aesthetic far removed from modern, sterile jewelry.

The lower edge of the panel is finished with a series of metal pendants and geometric elements resembling miniature amulets. When moved, they produce a subtle, dry sound – this is not a silent necklace. This is an object that makes its presence known.

The whole thing hangs on a massive chain with hand-formed connectors. The construction is solid and distinctly heavy, in keeping with the tradition of tribal jewelry. The piece doesn't pretend to be light or delicate – its strength lies in its rawness, weight, and the history it carries within the metal.