Turkman Metals
These beads and pendants of mixed metals incorporate traditional and unique techniques from the Turkman tribe of Afghanistan, and are immediately recognizable. The pieces shown are all newly made, but more antique bracelets, pendants, and scarf weights are coming soon.
Old Turkman Cloak Toggle
MTURK1707
Turkman "Keys", three styles (see photo). Antique early 1900’s. 3-3.75" in length x 1.124" wide x 5/8" thick. High silver content with carnelian stone. We have two of style "C" in stock. Photo shows slight variation (these are hand-made items); SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group of three. Sorry, no discount on this item.
4 in stock
Large Turkman Sterling Pendant with Carnelian Stone
MTURK1713
Large 80mm x 54mm sterling silver pendant Turkman made pendant with brass design work and a large carnelian stone. Over 25 years old. Very cool.
5 in stock
Hand of Fatima Turkman Pendant
MTURK1706N
Hand of Fatima shaped mixed metals pendant, from the Turkman tribe in Afghanistan (new). 40mm x 30mm. Photo presents three pendants to show slight variation in style, SOLD SEPARATELY not in a group.
4 in stock
Turkman Carnelian Pendant
MTURK1705N
BACK IN STOCK! Newly produced, this pendant is from the Turkman tribe in Afghanistan using traditional mixed metals. 72mm x 55mm
1 in stock
Brass and Sterling Silver Turkman Bead
MTURK1707n
Brass with sterling patterns newly produced by Turkman silversmiths in Afghanistan, 23mm x 17mm. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
6 in stock
Turkman Oval Brass & Silver Drop
MTURK1704N-drop
Brass (top half) and coins silver (bottom half) drops with patterns newly produced by Turkman silversmiths in Afghanistan, approx. 24mm x 17mm with 2-4mm loop. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
7 in stock
Turkman Ring with Carnelian Stone
MTURK1711
Vintage 1950s Turkman-made silver ring with Carnelian stone. The ring is size 9 1/2 and features some beautiful silver workmanship. Stone is 16mm x 18mm.
1 in stock
Turkman Silver Cuffs With Carnelian Stones
ETHJ3011
Pair of antique coin silver traditional cuffs from the Turkman tribe. With a double row of carnelian set stones. Very heavy, fits average-small wrists (inner diameter is 2.5") and in excellent condition. Sold as a pair only. NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Turkman Cloak Clasps
MTURK1710
Made by the Turkman people of Afghanistan, circa 1930-50s. Two coin silver cloak clasps sold as a set; each 3.25’‘ x 4’‘ with five carnelian stones and 11 dangles. Very impressive. In excellent condition. Sold as a pair only; NO DISCOUNT.
1 in stock
Turkman Bridal Piece
PEND8030
Bridal chest piece from the Turkman tribe in Agcha, northern Afghanistan, circa 1920’s. This domed, acid etched piece has high silver content, decorative edging and scroll work at the top, a smaller domed center, and is in excellent condition. 88mm tall, 65mm diameter.
1 in stock