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Antique Tibetan/or Turkmen Tribal Cloak Pin / Headdress Stabilizer Talisman for Good Luck Good FortuneDitch the mass produced factory made goods of the 'modern age' step back in time with this silver brooch fastener. Use head wraps? Secure your fabrics with this traditional Good Luck talisman. Real silver adornment made by migrant nomads of the Far East.
Product SpecificationsMaterials: Most likely Coin silver; Pin and Circe crafted from solid Copper for durability.
- Stonework: Inset with a vibrant, dyed blue natural stone nugget.
- Design: Authentic tribal motifs featuring traditional "horns" and "mountain" patterns, unique to specific Himalayan regional tribes.
- Silver & Copper metals see weights at both 47gr. or 1.7oz
- No reaction to magnet nor vinegar
- Often Coin Silver was used & melted to make these marriage or child birth good luck pieces - to keep evil away
Functional UsePrimary Use: Traditionally used as a heavy-duty fastener for thick wool cloaks.
- Secondary Use: Essential for stabilizing and securing heavy, ornate women's headdresses during ceremonies or daily wear.
Unlike the flashy gilded pieces of the city centers, this solid silver pin represents the raw, authentic aesthetic of the nomadic steppe tribes. Silver was believed to possess lunar healing powers, and paired with copper of the sun, the cool luster of the metals provides a stunning, high-contrast frame for the stones.
- The Turquoise like stone: Representing the vast Central Asian sky and spiritual purity.
This is a "heavy" piece of history. The deep, natural oxidation in the recessed carvings acts as a fingerprint of time, proving its journey from the 19th-century Silk Road to your collection today.
At the time of this listing silver is $80.10 one ounce
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