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Kuchi pendant with pink glass and bells

An antique pendant from the Kuchi tribe with a distinctive, triangular-circular shape, richly decorated with colored glass and a massive cascade of bells.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: W-0764
An antique pendant from the Kuchi tribe with a distinctive, triangular-circular shape, richly decorated with colored glass and a massive cascade of bells.
SKU: W-0764
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz, złocone
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    11 cm
  • Width:
    7 cm
  • Height:
    1 cm
  • Weight:
    30 g

Kuchi pendant with pink glass and bells

The composition combines the motif of a triangle and a circle – two shapes often found in nomadic jewelry. The central, intensely pink glass is set in a serrated setting and surrounded by small red and green inserts. The color contrast is strong, almost ceremonial, typical of jewelry worn on important occasions.

The metal surface is decorated with a rhythmic, wavy ornament that creates a radiant effect around the center. Traces of handiwork are visible – irregularities in the setting, slight shifts in the glass, and a natural patina. This item is made using traditional techniques, without industrial repetition.

The lower edge and sides are finished with large metal bells suspended on short chains. These elements give the pendant weight and a distinctive, muffled sound when moved. In Kuchi culture, sound served a symbolic and protective function, while also enhancing the visual impact of the garment.

The pendant has a strong presence rather than being a subtle accessory. It functions best as the centerpiece of a massive necklace or as a collectible with ethnographic significance. This is an example of jewelry that combines decorativeness with ritual and status functions.