Late 19th c. Tekke Bilezik (cuffs)

 Rare Tekke Turkmen Cuffs Bilizek *blacktent Item # 2623795543
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Rare Tekke Turkmen Cuffs Bilezik
12 3/8"long, 3 kg, 214 grams

Up for auction is a pair of very rare antique Tekke Turkmen cuffs (Bilezik) Late 19th century. These ceremonial cuffs are becoming harder and harder to find. Silver, fire gilt, carnelian. Extraordinary find. Some cracks in a couple pieces of carnelian- but this is normal and to be expected in a piece this old. We are offering these with a very low reserve. Retail value of these is upwards of $3000.00. Don't miss this opportunity!

Among the Turkmens, jewelry was a principal means by which wealth was held, and it was the property of the women. Jewelry became a part of a woman's inheritance and was worn on special occasions...The Turkmens produce a wide variety of jewelry items...Each piece has a function and a name...Some of the wedding is often barely able to move under the weight of her jewelry. larger pieces are especially heavy: a bride adorned for her

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Michael Beste Noah's Ark

Auf dem Hilkenrath 2
Abenden
D-52385
Germany

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J. Barry O'Connell Jr.

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