Description:

Central Asia, Turkmenistan / Afghanistan, Turkmen (Turkoman) culture, ca. late 20th century CE. A child's tunic made from cotton panels patched together with extensive brass and beaded ornaments covering the surface of both sides. The brass pendants are inlaid with glass and a few stone inlays - one red stone is perhaps a garnet, and another is a turquoise bead, but the majority are glass or enamel. Additional shell buttons, plastic buttons, and coins adorn the surface. There are coins with legible dates from the 1960s, 1970s, and late 1980s. The talismans on these ornate tunics protected the child against the evil eye and misfortune. Size: 21" L x 18" W (53.3 cm x 45.7 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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#188316

  • Condition: Dark patina and oxidation on the surfaces of the brass areas. Some indentations and pitting to brass. Rubbing and softening to coin faces. Fraying and pulling to some threads, but overall excellent condition.

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