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Hi, this piece is a stylized double headed Eagle. , the keys are always same on the bottom. I'm not sure of the real meaning as most of my books are in Russian. This piece is from Kiva area of Chorezm . There is an example of this published in the Joannes Kalter book on page 114 and as well another example on page 290 of the book Uzbekistan also by Kalter.
Georgeous!
Lovely and iconic Uzbek piece. I know that the five keys have a special meaning but have forgotten what it is, maybe someone else could explain.
A fascinating and lovely piece.
Linda, do you know how it would be worn?
I have to recall if I have ever seen one worn, in photos.. I think worn on chain around neck very long and then would have also worn other items around neck as well. Similar item to the domed and long chained pieces worn also by similar groups and then also by Karakalpak woman.. This particular ornament always has keys on it. They are very much the same in all cases and this is a standard for what this ornament should look like. Differences might be size of main pendant and decoration on that but the use of which is described in many books, I just can not remember as it's been over ten years i have sold these things. They don't come on the market much now. There was a time about 15 or so years ago that I was selling a few peices a week of things like this. Then they all but dissapeared as usual since there is a limited quantity. Things are sold by groups when in need and Uzbekistan and Tadjikistan had issues then and people needed cash.
This headdress ornament is another style that came out then in quantity also. Saw one once on a client in the 80's. then saw them again in numbers in the late 90's early 2,000's . I also sold three headdresses with which these ornaments are attached, usually these taken off to make them easier to sell. I got this one recently from the stock of a dealer who had peices back in that time period. In fact I purchased a similar ornament to the one above from same person.
The Uzbeki customs, to me seem quite random, they wanted me to explain why I had bought brand new pen boxes and ignored anything antique that I had in my suitcase. Kind of a random draw of customs officers rather than any concerted effort to retain heirlooms. I have also noticed that antique Uzbeki pieces are easier to find outside of Uzbekistan than they are inside of Uzbekistan. BTW, i love Uzbekistan, it is a real trip regardless of what you are able to take out of the country, fantastic, wonderful people and a very tolerant and laid back atmosphere, i recommend Uzbek travel to one and all.
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