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The headhunters of NAGA tribe in Burma wore these necklaces for protection.  This early 20th century necklace is 18 inches long and made of brass, stone, and coral.

From women in Peshwar, Pakistan these 19th century wedding cuffs are made of silver.

From the Pastun tribe in Western Afghanistan, these silver and glass tassels were used to adorn headdresses for special events in the 19th century.  They are 5 inches in length.

These wieghty and antique 19th century Morrocon ankle bracelets are made of silver and some enamel inlay and decoration.

19th Century - Amber and Silver - has been restrung.

Length:  24"

Jewish silversmiths made this Yemen wedding headpiece in the late 18th century.  This piece has some restrining of the original silver, glass, and coral and is rare.  The current styles are being done in gold.

Jewish silversmiths made this Yemen wedding necklace in the late 18th century.  This piece has some restrining of the original silver, glass, and coral and is rare.  The current styles are being done in gold.

Originally from Uzbekistan, this 19th century Turkman necklace is made of silver, gold wash, coral, carnelian, and turquoise.  The pendant is 10 inches.  This necklace was also use for protection and to allow for a long life.

This wonderous 19th century Berber wedding neclace is 14 inches with an original base and some re-stringing.  These necklaces were worn by by generations of women in the Volopulis villages.  The new tradition of making these necklaces now relies more on gold than the traditional silver, coral, amazonite, and amber you'll find in this piece.

Moroccon Wedding Crown