Kuchi Telesma Necklace with Lapis Lazuli

Details:

Origin: South Afghanistan

Age: Circa 1900-1910

Dimensions: 32” Length (approximate)

Description:

This Kuchi Necklace was worn by the nomads of South Afghanistan. It is made from German silver and features a center piece of Lapis Lazuli.

This piece has hand made coin silver, coral, and white shell beads that signify beauty.

This beautiful, hand-made piece is asymmetrical and one-of-a-kind.

Sometimes the square piece is part of a box called a telesma.