Teke Floral Pectoral Ornament, One of a Pair

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late 19th–early 20th century · Silver, fire-gilded and chased, with applied decoration, openwork, wire chains, pendants with applied decoration, and table-cut carnelians · Islamic Art

Group of Turkman Ornaments, nos. 2018.922.1–.6a, .6b These bold silver ornaments come from the world of the Turkman tribes of Central Asia. Some of the forms such as the lozenge shaped amulet holder or Quran box relate to the styles of jeweled arts of the courts and urban centers. But most of these large and vibrant ornaments are a final expression of the unique sensibility of the Turkman people as their nomadic life gives way to modernity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Silver, fire-gilded and chased, with applied decoration, openwork, wire chains, pendants with applied decoration, and table-cut carnelians

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2018