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This 30 cm, 292 g unisex torque necklace is made of nickel-rich white metal and features twisted-wire detailing, two perforated coins and two openwork pendants with chain-and-bell fringes, in a Himalayan or South Asian style.
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[Tribal Art & Ethnic Jewelry / South Asia] Large traditional white-metal torque necklace (Tibetan/tribal silver) – Dangling pendants and coin pieces (Nepal / Northern India or Himalayas), Mid-20th century.
Spectacular and authentic ethnic torque necklace inspired by the Himalayas or South Asia (tribal tradition of Nepal, northern India or Himalayan minorities).
Structure & Design:
The rigid body of the torque is finely worked: alternating sections of twisted wire, rings of wrapped filigree and spiral rhythmic motifs in twisted metal wire.
Traditional closure with a hook and a sturdy ring at the front.
Elements suspended & Tassels:
Incorporates two perforated local coins (marked with numerals and characters, of Nepali rupee or Indian subcontinent type) serving as attachment lugs.
Hangs two large triangular/pyramidal openwork pendants composed of stacked bars and topped with metal lozenges.
Each pendant terminates with a rich fringe of hanging chains adorned with small beads / spherical bell-clappers that tinkle.
Material: Nickel-rich white-metal alloy / tribal silver (commonly called Tibetan silver or ethnic white metal).
Origin: Himalayan region / South Asia (Nepal / Northern India).
Period: Mid-20th century.
Dimensions & Weight:
Length / Span: 30 cm
Inner diameter / torque opening: 16.5 cm
Weight: 292 g (heavy piece, with a striking presence when worn)
Overall condition: Fine state of authenticity and tribal preservation.
Patina & Wear: Superb antique-wear patina with surface wear and natural oxidations consistent with the age and traditional use of this type of ethnic jewelry. Complete with all its chains and bells.
[Tribal Art & Ethnic Jewelry / South Asia] Large traditional white-metal torque necklace (Tibetan/tribal silver) – Dangling pendants and coin pieces (Nepal / Northern India or Himalayas), Mid-20th century.
Spectacular and authentic ethnic torque necklace inspired by the Himalayas or South Asia (tribal tradition of Nepal, northern India or Himalayan minorities).
Structure & Design:
The rigid body of the torque is finely worked: alternating sections of twisted wire, rings of wrapped filigree and spiral rhythmic motifs in twisted metal wire.
Traditional closure with a hook and a sturdy ring at the front.
Elements suspended & Tassels:
Incorporates two perforated local coins (marked with numerals and characters, of Nepali rupee or Indian subcontinent type) serving as attachment lugs.
Hangs two large triangular/pyramidal openwork pendants composed of stacked bars and topped with metal lozenges.
Each pendant terminates with a rich fringe of hanging chains adorned with small beads / spherical bell-clappers that tinkle.
Material: Nickel-rich white-metal alloy / tribal silver (commonly called Tibetan silver or ethnic white metal).
Origin: Himalayan region / South Asia (Nepal / Northern India).
Period: Mid-20th century.
Dimensions & Weight:
Length / Span: 30 cm
Inner diameter / torque opening: 16.5 cm
Weight: 292 g (heavy piece, with a striking presence when worn)
Overall condition: Fine state of authenticity and tribal preservation.
Patina & Wear: Superb antique-wear patina with surface wear and natural oxidations consistent with the age and traditional use of this type of ethnic jewelry. Complete with all its chains and bells.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Nickel-rich white metal alloy / tribal silver (commonly called Tibetan silver or white
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
292 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Length
30 cm
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