Absolutely stunning large antique asyk made from high-grade silver (tested) and fire gilded by Teke tribespeople. Early 20^th century. The patterning is very elaborate and the wire work beautifully done. It is adorned with 6 bezel set carnelian stones.

A fabulous highly collectible piece of tribal adornment of museum quality. The last photo is of a similar asyk pendant in the MAP Museum, Marrakech.

References:

Medzhitova, E., Dgumanijazova, M. and Grischin, E. (1990) Turkmenskoe Narodnoe Iskusstvo = Turkmen Folk Art. Ashgabat, Turkmenistan