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Ornament from Russia

Posted by Betty on August 19, 2013 at 9:59am
This ornament was sourced in the South of Russia. Was it perhaps part of a belt or necklace? Could it be of Tatar origin? The attached coin is a 20 Kopek piece dating from 1879. Any comments or ideas welcome!
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  • Eva Baby August 19, 2013 at 1:38pm

    I have no idea about its origin - but I like the old coin!

  • Betty August 25, 2013 at 5:45pm

    In the meantime I found out that this might very well be an element of a Tatar braid decoration called "chulpy"

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