Gallery

A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

Old Pashtun Choker

Posted by Cam Knuckey on February 18, 2011 at 11:44am

An old silver "torc" (choker) with a large faceted coloured glass insert.This glass is very worn with many fine scratches covering its surface, the red appears to be a stain or glaze on the back that is lifting in places.The silver has a dark mature patina.Mid 20th CenturyAfghanistan/Pakistan (?)

Choker, Jewellery., Kuchi, Nomad, Pashtun, Tribal, choker, mirrored, old, silver, torc

E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of Adorned Histories to add comments!

Join Adorned Histories

Request your copy of our newsletter.

If you would like to receive our newsletter

Click here

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Adorned Histories.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Comments