Silver - Bracelet - Gokhru Self Defense Cuff
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Origin: Pakistan; Title: Gokhru Self Defense Cuff from the Swat Valley, early 1900s silver bracelet, with seven domed tips and six turquoise beads (three per side), richly incised with tribal motifs; inner diameter about 5.5 cm; overall size 11.5 x 10 x 3.8 cm; weight 147 g; in good condition with light signs of wear.
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Pakistan. Rare in these conditions, early 1900s. One of the iconic defense bracelets par excellence.
Known by the name Gokhru, spread from the Kohistan region, land of hills in Persian or plateau in Urdu.
A sparsely populated region west of Gilgit, Baltistan.
This Gokhru variant is attributed to the Swat Valley, also found in areas near the Indian border.
Centered with 6 turquoise beads, three on each side. Plus two at the ends
Richly engraved with tribal motifs.
The seven points are surmounted by domes.
weighs 147 grams
The internal diameter is about 5.5 cm on the wider side. My wrist measures about 16.5 cm.
You can consult a silversmith to fit it to your wrist.
Measures 11.5 x 10 x 3.8 cm
Despite being largely hollow inside, the perceived structural solidity is striking, as is the balance of the weight.
Worn by women for personal defense, it is a symbol of times past and traditional artisanal craftsmanship.
Private collection, France.
Photos taken with natural light are to be considered an integral part of the description
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Pakistan. Rare in these conditions, early 1900s. One of the iconic defense bracelets par excellence.
Known by the name Gokhru, spread from the Kohistan region, land of hills in Persian or plateau in Urdu.
A sparsely populated region west of Gilgit, Baltistan.
This Gokhru variant is attributed to the Swat Valley, also found in areas near the Indian border.
Centered with 6 turquoise beads, three on each side. Plus two at the ends
Richly engraved with tribal motifs.
The seven points are surmounted by domes.
weighs 147 grams
The internal diameter is about 5.5 cm on the wider side. My wrist measures about 16.5 cm.
You can consult a silversmith to fit it to your wrist.
Measures 11.5 x 10 x 3.8 cm
Despite being largely hollow inside, the perceived structural solidity is striking, as is the balance of the weight.
Worn by women for personal defense, it is a symbol of times past and traditional artisanal craftsmanship.
Private collection, France.
Photos taken with natural light are to be considered an integral part of the description
Fast shipping
Proper packaging
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal
Silver
Total weight
147 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country of origin
Pakistan
Indigenous object name
Gohkru
Title additional information
Gokhru Self Defense Cuff
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