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TAMAKSHA - NECK ORNAMENT - KAZAKHSTAN

Posted by Peter Hoesli on June 4, 2015 at 7:53pm
Very nice and old piece. The backing is iron and the coins are Ottoman. The chains on the side are fine but heavy.
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  • Preethi June 5, 2015 at 7:14am

    Love the Turkoman-ish patterns in the main section of the ornament - very dignified. Is there more information on where in Central Asia this is from?

  • Johanne June 5, 2015 at 9:21pm

    Nice piece! Peter. Maybe Kazakh?

  • Lynn Ardent June 6, 2015 at 2:40am

    Dear Peter, this is just gorgeous.  I love everything about it.. the gleaming coins, the heavy hand made chain, and of course the crown.  The engraved design reminds me of Oloomi bracelet designs.  A special piece I have not seen before.

  • howah June 6, 2015 at 9:37am

    Hi Peter,

    I believe you have acquired yourself a beautiful and rare Kazakh neck ornament called 'Tamaksha'. Please see attached photo for comparison2506026871?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024

  • Peter Hoesli June 6, 2015 at 10:13am

    Dear Howah: Many thanks for your message and for identifying this piece - much appreciated indeed and I have changed the title to this photo accordingly. With kind regards and best wishes. Peter

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