Old Engraved Silver Afghani Bazuband

Old Engraved Silver Afghani BazubandWorn by women, the Bajuband is a somewhat later, more delicate and decorative iteration of the Bazuband amulet armband worn by central Asian soldiers. From early 20th Century Afghanistan, this hinged silver band features the original fluted copper dangles and cord, as well as some residual niello enamel, and is inscribed with a beautiful curvilinear floral pattern with geometric borders. Shipping: items purchased are ready for shipping in maximum 1 2

chiseled silver

other combinations are possible

worn by observant Jewish adults during prayer

120 years ago

“heads” with raised “arms” in the forms of loops

This bead has not been polished

such as the Cross of Agadez

representing various elements of the Tuareg way of life

a shift in smoking fashion mainly due to the introduction of cigaretts meant that these lovely tidbits were soon abandonned and their mysterious use naively attributed to a female khol applier

It is round with faceted polyhedral tips which have been chiselled with geometric patterns

accented by pearls and red glass

which is molded with openwork and has internal and external serrations