Large elegant women's chest ornament (pectoral), with "tumar" amulet holder. Turkmenistan (Teke tribe), [20th century].
Silver (gilt), cut, cast and engraved; silver thread; carnelian gemstones; sheet silver, punched; cotton fabric.
Large, sealed amulet holder at center of ornament, over a rectangular ornament with spikes, from which pendants with dangling bells and chains with bells are suspended. Topped by triangular ornament. Cloth harness adorned with silver disk-shaped ornaments with floral patterns.
25X27 cm.
Reference: The Arts and Crafts of Turkestan, pp. 128-30.