Tekke Turkomen Pectoral Amulet - Round Shell Natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan

Natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan

wear on it's own or team with a pendant

Measurements: total length of joined clasp 4

small feet and brass knobs as handles

Measurements: About 62 cm total length

Tekke Turkomen Pectoral Amulet - Round Shell Natural lapis lazuli from AfghanistanThese bold ornaments (gonzuk or gondschuk) were worn on the chest or much lower over the abdomen. Tekke, from Turkmenistan. Early 20th century. Low grade or no silver content. Our round shaped ornament features typical Tekke decoration consisting of raised and engraved bands and panels of either 24k gold or brass, applied via the traditional method of fire gilding. Several table cut carnelian stones complete the decoration. An original piece collected