Headdress - Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan origin traditional wedding headpiece dating to circa 1970–1980, a metal cap with a domed terminal, cascading pendants and coins in a silver alloy, a red cabochon centerpiece, white beads and small metallic drop pendants, back with a damask floral fabric, weight 440 g, dimensions 140 x 170 mm, in good vintage condition with light signs of wear.
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Fascinating traditional Turkmen wedding headpiece. Splendid and rare traditional Turkmen wedding headpiece. Tribal Art of Turkmenistan. A captivating piece of tribal and ceremonial Eastern art: a traditional Turkmen wedding headpiece. This splendid artifact was worn by young women and brides during wedding ceremonies and festive days as a symbol of status, protection, and transition into adult life.
Characteristics and Details:
• Craftsmanship: The headpiece is topped by a typical metal dome with a pinnacled terminal. It is richly adorned with a cascade of pendants, geometric elements, and coins/discs in worked silver alloy, designed to move and produce a harmonious sound with every motion (with an apotropaic function to ward off evil spirits).
• Central Details: At the center stands a large teardrop-shaped element adorned with a red setting (castone) (symbol of vitality and protection). Along the lower edges run rows of white beads and small metallic diamond-shaped pendants that create a magnificent fringe.
• Fabric Elements: At the back hangs the traditional damask/flowered fabric strip finely finished, which served to frame the bride’s face and back.
• Provenance: The item was purchased directly in Turkmenistan, in the mid-70s.
Dimensions:
Height: 140 mm
Inner diameter of the headpiece: about 170 mm
Weight: 440 g
Conditions and Notes for Bidders:
The item is in good vintage/antique condition. It features a beautiful natural patina on the metal and light, normal signs of wear on the fabric due to age. Please note that the photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping with express courier and well packed!
The photo with the woman in the last shot is only an example of how the headpiece was worn and will not be shipped. Support not included in the lot.
Fascinating traditional Turkmen wedding headpiece. Splendid and rare traditional Turkmen wedding headpiece. Tribal Art of Turkmenistan. A captivating piece of tribal and ceremonial Eastern art: a traditional Turkmen wedding headpiece. This splendid artifact was worn by young women and brides during wedding ceremonies and festive days as a symbol of status, protection, and transition into adult life.
Characteristics and Details:
• Craftsmanship: The headpiece is topped by a typical metal dome with a pinnacled terminal. It is richly adorned with a cascade of pendants, geometric elements, and coins/discs in worked silver alloy, designed to move and produce a harmonious sound with every motion (with an apotropaic function to ward off evil spirits).
• Central Details: At the center stands a large teardrop-shaped element adorned with a red setting (castone) (symbol of vitality and protection). Along the lower edges run rows of white beads and small metallic diamond-shaped pendants that create a magnificent fringe.
• Fabric Elements: At the back hangs the traditional damask/flowered fabric strip finely finished, which served to frame the bride’s face and back.
• Provenance: The item was purchased directly in Turkmenistan, in the mid-70s.
Dimensions:
Height: 140 mm
Inner diameter of the headpiece: about 170 mm
Weight: 440 g
Conditions and Notes for Bidders:
The item is in good vintage/antique condition. It features a beautiful natural patina on the metal and light, normal signs of wear on the fabric due to age. Please note that the photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping with express courier and well packed!
The photo with the woman in the last shot is only an example of how the headpiece was worn and will not be shipped. Support not included in the lot.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Metal, Textile
Country of origin
Turkmenistan
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Estimated period
1970-1980
Height
140 mm
Width
170 mm
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