Description

Waziri bicone silver bead decorated with hand-hammered and repoussé patterns.
Small old silver open work beads and silver bi-cone beads surround the impressive centrepiece.
Wonderful patina and signs of age and wear.
Temporary stringing.
Weight: 28 grams

Length of central bead: 6,8 cm
Diameter: 3,3 cm

Length of openwork beads: 1 cm
Length of small bicone beads: 1,2 cm

About WAZIRI SILVER JEWELLERY
Waziri jewellery, refers to traditional tribal or ethnic jewellery of the Wazir (or Waziri) ethnic group, who inhabit a region between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Characterised by its bold style, Waziri jewellery can have filigreed, etched or stamped designs, and is sometimes be inlaid with coloured glass or semi-precious stones.
Tribal in style, jewellery of the Waziri is often adorned with dangles, chains, or coins, giving movement and sound.