Tekke Turkomen Pectoral Amulet - Round

These bold ornaments (gonzukor gondschuk) were worn on the chest or much lower over the abdomen. Tekke, from Turkmenistan. Early 20th century. Low grade or no silver content.

Our round shaped ornament features typical Tekke decoration consisting of raised and engraved bands and panels of either 24k gold or brass, applied via the traditional method of fire gilding. Several table cut carnelian stones complete the decoration.

An original piece collected in Afghanistan by Bernard heaphy, founder of Kashgar, in the 1980’s.

Measurements: height with dangles 23.5 cm, width 13.7 cm.