Search using this query type:



Advanced Search (Items only)

Adorned Necklace

Dublin Core

Title

Adorned Necklace

Object

multi-level necklace

Culture

Kuchai or Pashtun

Brief Description

Silver Necklace with fish and blue beads. The many fish in the necklace represents fertility. The ottoman coins represent wealth

Material

Silver, cotton, glass, plastic (beads)

Construction

A button-enclosed necklace with fish figures. Above and below the fish are beaded sections as well as coins.

Condition

Good Condition, with minimal tarnish and signs of wear

Source

Habibullah Akcha

Collector

Dee Birnbaum

Accession Number

DB-0872

Type

Jewelry

Country

Afghanistan

Continent

Central Asia