Pair of Pectoral Ornaments

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This pair of bold silver ornaments comes from the world of the Turkmen tribes of Central Asia. Some of the forms such as the lozenge-shaped pectoral pieces relate to the styles of jeweled arts of the courts and urban centers while most of these large and vibrant ornaments are a final expression of the unique sensibility of the Turkmen people as their nomadic life gives way to modernity.

Pair of Pectoral Ornaments, Silver; with false granulation stamped and bead decoration, glass or colored stones, silver link chains, and bells/beads

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Pair of Pectoral Ornaments, Silver; with false granulation stamped and bead decoration, glass or colored stones, silver link chains, and bells/beads
Pair of Pectoral Ornaments, Silver; with false granulation stamped and bead decoration, glass or colored stones, silver link chains, and bells/beads

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