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Posted by HALTER on June 24, 2011 at 1:39pm

Silver, cloth, fire gilding, carnelian, turquoise, ruby, glass paste, TurkmenistanDescriptionThis type of decorative headdress for girl "Tekke" was a part of the traditional clothing worn for festive events: the elements in silver and partially gilded with fire are most often decorated carnelians ... here the upper part can be removed...Weight:582gr

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SARAH CORBETT June 25, 2011 at 12:36pm

This is a breathtaking piece Michael , thank you for posting it

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