This item is supposed to be a Turkmen or Pashtun tribes wedding cuff bracelet. The three lapis lazuli stones in rich blue color, are set in this hand polished and beautifully handmade bracelet. This solid high grade antique silver cuff was created in the lands of Afghanistan, it was presumably crafted by members of the Pashtun or Kuchi tribe. This silver tribal bracelet has beautiful filigree details. Banded cuff bracelet like this are classic Turkmen, traditionally worn by women at celebrations, usually in pairs with one on each arm. The Turkmen call these bracelets Qasli Bilezik, and each band is called a qoshmah. The number of bands, or qoshmah, that a woman has on her bizelik is an individual preference or family tradition. Inner circumferences: 18 cm (including wrist gap, bracelet is adaptable on the wrist). Height: 7.0 cm Weight: 119.56 grams This ethnic tribal Afghan bracelet comes beautifully packaged.
Lapis Lazuli Ethnic Afghan Tribal Silver Bracelet
$403.56
- SKU:
- j_11200122
- Weight:
- 1.00 KGS
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Stone Cut:
- Oval Cut
- Weight:
- 119.65 g
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2.76 in. (70 mm)Length: 7.09 in. (180 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Afghanistan
- Period:
- Mid-20th Century
- Date of Manufacture:
- Circa 1970's
- Condition:
- GoodWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:
- Rotterdam, NL
- Reference Number:
- 1stDibs: LU1630211200122
18K Yellow Gold and Lapis Lazuli Ring
MSRP:
$2,940.22
Was:
$2,940.22
Now:
$2,205.74
