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Silver Fishes from Pakistan

Posted by Lynn Ardent on May 31, 2016 at 2:10am

This is a set of silver fishes from Pakistan, in high grade silver, restrung by me. With the most beautiful tiny detailing of scales and fins, in lovely old worn silver. These fish necklaces were worn by many different people in Iran and Pakistan, including Baluchi, Pashtun, Sindhi, and probably others. They are about 250 grams for the 25 of them. The date is unknown to me but they are not very recent. Detailed photos and similar necklaces being worn in the comments.

Comments

Lynn Ardent May 31, 2016 at 2:17am

Details of similar necklaces being worn by Baluchi women in Iran:
Thelma May 31, 2016 at 11:54am

This is so beautifully done, Lynn. I love the way the cord blends in with the beads. You are very skilled at this kind of thing. When did you learn to do it? And the photo is beautiful too ... it seems to belong to the 'Angelo' school :))
Patricia Deany May 31, 2016 at 12:15pm

This is spectacular, especially with the turquoise.
Peter Hoesli May 31, 2016 at 1:50pm

Dear Lynn; I just love the color of thread, which you have used to restring this necklace. It so beautifully matches the silver. With kind regards. Peter