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This is an antique Tibetan fire starter, also known as a Chuckmuck or Mechak. The object consists of a leather pouch for flint and tinder, with a steel striker on the bottom. It is decorated with silverwork and a turquoise gemstone. These items were traditionally carried by nomads.

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Dit is een antieke Tibetaanse vuurstarter, ook wel bekend als een Chuckmuck of Mechak.Het object bestaat uit een leren buidel voor vuursteen en tondel, met een stalen strijker aan de onderkant.Het is versierd met zilverwerk en een turkoois edelsteen.Deze voorwerpen werden traditioneel meegedragen door nomaden.

Wordt zorgvuldig verpakt en verzekerd verzonden.

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Fire starter - Antique - metal / leather - 1950-1960 - handmade

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Antique Tibetan fire starter with a leather pouch and steel striker, decorated with silverwork and turquoise, originating from Nepal and Tibet, dating to ca. 1950–1960, in good used condition and handmade.

Fire starter - Antique - metal / leather - 1950-1960 - handmade

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Antique Tibetan fire starter with a leather pouch and steel striker, decorated with silverwork and turquoise, originating from Nepal and Tibet, dating to ca. 1950–1960, in good used condition and handmade.

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