Tribal Necklace with Carnelian Beads & 1908 Quarter Anna Coin Clasp - Naga - India (No reserve price)
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Authentic Naga tribal necklace from Nagaland, India, featuring 24 irregular carnelian beads with hollow brass bells and a 1908 King Edward VII Quarter Anna coin used as a button clasp; open length 57 cm, closed length 28 cm, width 1 cm, weight 85 g.
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An authentic carnelian necklace from the Naga tribe
Nagaland, India - Early to Mid 20th Century
Naga necklace featuring a strand of large, irregularly shaped, tumbled natural carnelian gemstone beads. The carnelian chunks alternate with a series of traditional, hollow cast-brass bells.
The necklace is anchored by a British Raj currency coin utilized as a traditional button closure. The button is an authentic 1908 King Edward VII Quarter Anna coin.
Length (open) = 57 cm
Length (closed) = 28 cm
Width = 1 cm
Weight = 85 g
Number of beads = 24
To ensure structural integrity and safe wearability, the heavy carnelian beads have been re-strung onto modern high-tensile fish wire. The original, hand-wrapped dark textile loop around the upper neckline has been preserved and integrated over the modern wire.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
An authentic carnelian necklace from the Naga tribe
Nagaland, India - Early to Mid 20th Century
Naga necklace featuring a strand of large, irregularly shaped, tumbled natural carnelian gemstone beads. The carnelian chunks alternate with a series of traditional, hollow cast-brass bells.
The necklace is anchored by a British Raj currency coin utilized as a traditional button closure. The button is an authentic 1908 King Edward VII Quarter Anna coin.
Length (open) = 57 cm
Length (closed) = 28 cm
Width = 1 cm
Weight = 85 g
Number of beads = 24
To ensure structural integrity and safe wearability, the heavy carnelian beads have been re-strung onto modern high-tensile fish wire. The original, hand-wrapped dark textile loop around the upper neckline has been preserved and integrated over the modern wire.
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.
Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Naga
Country of Origin
India
Material
Carnelian, Brass
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tribal Necklace with Carnelian Beads & 1908 Quarter Anna Coin Clasp
Height
28 cm
Width
1 cm
Weight
85 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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