AGED TRIBAL NECKLACE PENDANT TR6

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Starts	September 6, 2008 4:05 PM
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Description

Tribal silver is made different from sterling silver. It is a century’s old traditional method passed down from one generation to another by using around 40% silver

With local alloys to produce this natural style and is reputed to polish naturally when worn. The tarnish is not green colour but natural earthy tones.

These traditional craftsmen also use bronze and note how gemstones are bezel set into

This hand made antique piece is unique and has not been cleaned

SOURCE

This jewellery was sourced from Karachi Pakistan and was in shipment from Peshawar region which has famous Khyber Pass and Kabul River.

This area is still very tribal and covers large area Uzbekistan,Tajikstan,Afghanistan and Kashmir some jewellery has also come from Nepal through the Himalayan mountains. so much history in this area and many tribes are nomadic .

STYLE TRIBAL ORIGINAL

AUTHENTIC

SIZE 44 X 52 X 14

WEIGHS 114 CARATS

WAS USED AS A PENDANT