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Do you have any other info for this piece...I wonder from the form if it may be a headpiece?
Seems to be constructed as a BAZUBAND.
I guess it comes from iran or afghanistan.
Sorry that I forgot to add measurements to my message. It fits my wrist when place it there. The loops interlock in a way (the tie is missing) that suggests that it should fit that size of space and in that manner. It stands to reason, Ayis, that it comes from Iran or Afghanistan, because that is where we lived and traveled. I had not seen the piece in so long that I could not remember where it came from for sure. I did not want to rule out Yemen on even Pakistan/India.
I did recognize that the piercings were in the same shape as is often found on Afghan Turkoman pieces, but they are not as disciplined and symmetrical in number and placement as is required on classic Teke jewelry. But Afghanistan has tribes other than Teke and is also a trade route for much of that part of the world. I hope I will be correct in cataloging the provenance as Afghanistan, since so much of our collection was acquired there.
Thank you to Arie, Sarah and Ayis.
Very beautiful, never seen one like this, great find.
Thank you, Marie-Ange. I am now wondering how to fashion a tie or pin to hold the loops together. Any suggestions?
Hi Anna, I am sure a good silversmith can design a hinge pin that goes with this style of jewelry. Or maybe a screw that closes on both sides? just thinking out loud, love these problems.
I was thinking of that possibility, but was not sure how appropriate that would be. Perhaps a borrowing from the style of closure used by the Yemen silversmiths for their hinged bracelets. I have many of those to examine and have duplicated. Thank you for the suggestion.
I think the original Bazuband closes with rope, another possibility. Good luck!
Right on Marie-ange.
Bazubands were originally closing with a rope, so actually no missing closing system on your beautiful bracelet
Okay! Then I shall do the same. A decorative one, perhaps, but still a nice cord. I am so happy I asked this knowledgeable group about the item.
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