Vintage Pendent , Turkmenistan , Ethnic outlet jewelry

Vintage Pendent , Turkmenistan , Ethnic jewelry

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The Turkmen were known for creating the most elegant tribal jewelry
They often decorated with incised lines outlet of gilding to accentuate and define the lines, and used oval or round settings of carnelian stone or red glass. Many designs in their jewelry carried meanings from their history as a warrior people.

Their ornaments served to protect as well as to decorate. Some pieces were supposed to have homeopathic powers, some magic, and others made reference to pre-Islamic spirits and superstitions.