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Necklace - Kurdistan-Iraq

Posted by Peter Hoesli on March 17, 2015 at 4:15pm

This is a very typical Iraqi Kurdish necklace when it comes to the torque. However, the various attachments are quite special, featuring various elements of Iraqi Kurdish jewelry.

Comments

Chantal March 17, 2015 at 4:42pm

Peter, you have the most wonderful collection of Iraqui/Kurdish Jewelry...even the British Museum hasnt got so much...(not to mention your pieces from other parts).Will we ever see such unique treasures published..?
Peter Hoesli March 17, 2015 at 4:46pm

Dear Chantal; Many thanks for your message. Yes, I do plan to arrange a book. However, this is a lot of work, not to mention the time needed for it. However, one day I will for sure do it. I just need a good photographer (I am not that talented in taking photos...). With kind regards. Peter
Peter Hoesli March 17, 2015 at 4:50pm

By the way, I will get some more Iraqi-Kurdish jewelry next month. A fantastic belt (silver on handwoven textile), which belonged to a Christian lady, featuring embossed crosses, a similar necklace as the one above but more heavy, some more bracelets and children anklets, a silver head cover (tepelik)... With kind regards. Peter
Chantal March 17, 2015 at 4:56pm

Thanks Peter. Yes, I imagine that it is a lot of work....North African jewelry has been extensively researched and published but this part of the Middle East (Palestine, Israel, Syria, Irak/KUrdistan , Ottomans etc...not so much...) This is when your future publication comes in..

Look forward to your April Iraqui postings ...and thanks for your great courtesy in answering our queries.
Lynn Ardent March 17, 2015 at 6:08pm

What a fabulous necklace! Congratulations, Peter. I agree with Chantal, you are doing the collecting world a great service by posting your collection. I would never have bought the necklace I did recently, if I had not had your collection to look at and know that it was real.
Betty March 17, 2015 at 9:23pm

This is beautiful Peter, and new to me.

Thank you so much for showing it to us. Kind regards, Betty
ait ouakli March 17, 2015 at 10:01pm

Wow,nice piece, very special with the amulett (coran thron verset )

I agree with the rest of members that throw your posts, we get a vieuw of complet other jewelry that is very less documented. Great to have this chance

Thank you
Alaa eddine SAGID March 18, 2015 at 8:28pm

i join the praise choir for another stunner.

Yess indeed seldom do we see pieces from this region.

Just a note for all the forum members who have taken part to the discussion regarding the islamic pendant posted by NADA.

Here it is again falling like a rain drop with utmost grace and balance in the central pendant.

It must have been a widespread element in the whole region.

Congrats Peter.
Peter Hoesli March 18, 2015 at 8:33pm

Dear Alaa; Many thanks for your message - much appreciated. The dealer had quite a good number of Iraqi Kurdish items from the same source. I have selected the majority of it, purchased half this month (those which I have posted) and reserved the other half for next month. There were a few items left, which have now been purchased by a famous museum in Europe... With kind regards. Peter
Nada March 19, 2015 at 9:35am

Yes Alaa Eddine indeed here is a maskeh (tear drop shaped Ayat Al Kursi), it is common in the Middle East and I know from you Alaa is also common in North Africa and even Afghanistan!

I am interested in the dangle chain Peter. I can't see it very clearly in this picture, but this type of chain is also seen in Syrian jewelry as well as Kurdish jewelry. Am I right? was it made in both Syria and Iraq to your knowledge?