Long round Turkoman beads, granulated and fire-gileded 23x24mm with small collars.
Round is quite an unusual shape and I've had these a long time. The fire gilding is thicker than most, but the silver is tarnished, gentle rubbing with a good polishing cloth will bring up the shine in the silver without damaging the gold
Turkoman jewelry is characterized by its large scale, the use of fire-gilding on silver, granulation, and sinuous lines full of meaning to those who have studied the culture.
The nomadic Turkoman people have traditionally migrated throughout Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan since the 11th century, finding new grazing for their herds of goats, sheep, horses and camels. They are known for their carpet making skills, and fabulous jewelry for humans and animals. Today many have settled and become farmers in Turkmenistan, but other groups try to maintain their nomadic lifestyle.
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