GENUINE TRIBAL LAPIS 2PC BOX TR197

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Starting Bid (USD)	20.00
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Starts	September 1, 2008 6:55 PM
Ends	September 8, 2008 6:50 PM	Basic Shipping Information
Auction Category	Pendants > Tribal jewellery	Shipping Cost	3.00 paid by buyer
Auction ID	24072	Shipping Insurance (optional)	7.00
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Description

GENUINE AUTHETIC OLD TRIBAL STONE JEWELLERY /RING /PILL BOX

SIZE OF BOX 48 X 36X30 MM

LAPIS STONE ON TOP 17 X10 MM

SOURCED FROM AFGHANISTAN

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 .