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Turkmenistan, Turkoman:Saryk people. Dorsal pendant (asyk), early 20th century. Silver, carnelian and turquoise, 12 inches high.
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  • A beautiful example of a Saryk asyk. Love the little blue stone in the triangle ...a protection against the evil eye.

  • A beauty!

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