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Ornament - Afghanistan

Posted by Peter Hoesli on February 13, 2015 at 9:52am
The center box can be opened. The ornament is also decorated at the back. To my knowledge these ornaments were fastened on the upper arm.
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  • Thelma February 13, 2015 at 11:17am

    This is beautiful, Peter. One of the best bazubands I have seen. It has a Persian look about it.

  • Betty February 13, 2015 at 1:15pm

    What a magnificent bazuband! I agree with Thelma: the workmanship is really outstanding.

    Congratulations, Peter!

  • Joost Daalder February 15, 2015 at 5:16am

    Yes, a terrific piece!

  • Jean-Marie Criel February 16, 2016 at 4:31pm

    I presume, this was worn by men as an amulet (If it was Anatolian, it would surely be).  In the case of amulet-boxes, the amulets are specific formulas written down by Islamic scholars on little pieces of paper, which are placed inside the box and are supposed to protect the wearer from harm and bad luck.

  • Peter Hoesli February 17, 2016 at 2:44am
    Dear Jean-Marie;
    Many thanks for your comments. I agree with you and also see it worn by men rather than women. Women had their other jewelry and amulets to protect themselves. With kind regards. Peter
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