Teke Jewelry

Turkmen Jewelry from the Collection of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf

October 9, 2012–February 24, 2013

Most of the objects in this section of the exhibition are products of the Teke, a subtribe of the Turkmen living in the Merv oasis. Bold, uncrowded compositions of contrasting fire-gilded and plain silver set with table-cut carnelians characterize the work of Teke craftsmen. Pieces such as the double-cordiform pendant have openwork arabesques—a common motif in Teke jewelry—that join its two main elements. In addition to pectoral and dorsal ornaments worn by women, this case includes a man’s large belt with decorative appliqués. The combs, begging bowl, and triangular amulet holder were produced in an urban setting and contrast with the Teke pieces in decoration and technique.

Related Artworks

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Belt
Date: early 20th century
Accession Number: 2005.443.3
Amulet Holder
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Accession Number: 2005.443.9
Pectoral Ornament
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Accession Number: L.2006.39.38
Double Cordiform Pendant
Date: mid- to late 19th century
Accession Number: L.2006.39.12
Comb
Date: 20th century
Accession Number: 2012.206.9a
Comb
Date: 20th century
Accession Number: 2012.206.9b
Drinking Bowl Shaped as a Begging Bowl
Date: early 20th century
Accession Number: L.2006.39.144
Pectoral Ornament
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Accession Number: 2014.714.13
Floral Pectoral Ornament
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Accession Number: L.2006.39.106

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