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large tekke turkoman beads

Posted by Cam Knuckey on February 13, 2011 at 3:00pm

Seven large Tekke Turkoman Beads threaded as a necklace with original felt spacers (these have been bound with button hole stitch, one missing.)Partial fire gilt silver with dark oxidation on the exposed silver.Recently rethreaded onto cord.Northern Afghanistan.Mid to Late 20th Century.

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Joy Moos February 14, 2011 at 10:08pm

Stunning!
Cam Knuckey February 15, 2011 at 1:35pm

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Yes, very stunning, very large and pretty heavy.

And, yes, it is still available on Tekke Turkoman Beads

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