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A five-strand necklace that is usually worn in Southern Uzbekistan in an area where ethnic Uzbek, Tajik, and Pamir live. Made of silver, coral, shell and glass beads. Date: first half of the 20th century or earlier. Dimensions: Length: 84 cm Central pendant: 4,5 x 2 cm Weight: 179 gr Literature: “Schmuck aus Zentralasien”, Prokot, Inge and Joachim Callwey, Verlag München, 1981 “Il corallo. Nell’ornamento dell’Asia islamica dalla Turchia all’Uzbekistan”, del Mare, Cristina- Vidale, Massimo, Electa napoli, 2001 “Kyrgyzstan. Ethnic jewellery of Central Asia”, Kadyrov, V., Rarity Firm LTD, 2007 “De kracht van Zilver. Etnische sieraden uit de collectie smith hutschenruyter”, Mols, Luitgard, Wereld Museum, Rotterdam, 2011 -
Silver filigree ring from Yemen, with dangles to ward off the evil eye and one coral bead at the top of one of the domes (the other one is missing). Beginning of the 20th century or earlier Provenance: European private collection. Size is US 9 - 19 mm inner diameter. Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 98 ME279 -
Silver ring, worn by Turkoman people, Central Asia. Materials: high grade silver, gilded silver, and glass. From the first half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Size: US 8 1/4 - 18,25 mm (inner diameter) Width of the top: 2,5 cm Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 112 “Schmuck aus Zentralasien”, Prokot, Inge and Joachim Callwey, Verlag München, 1981, p. 142 “Der Turkmenenschmuck”, Rudolph, Hermann, Museum für Völkerkunde, 1984, p. 251 “Old silver jewellery of the Turkoman”, Schletzer, Dietrich Reimer Verlag, 1984, p. 258 CA246 -
Silver ring, worn by Turkoman people, Central Asia. Materials: high grade silver, gilded silver, carnelian and glass. From the first half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Size: US size 9 - 19 mm (inner diameter) Width of the top: 3,5 cm Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 112 “Schmuck aus Zentralasien”, Prokot, Inge and Joachim Callwey, Verlag München, 1981, p. 142 “Der Turkmenenschmuck”, Rudolph, Hermann, Museum für Völkerkunde, 1984, p. 251 “Old silver jewellery of the Turkoman”, Schletzer, Dietrich Reimer Verlag, 1984, p. 258 CA248 -
Silver ring, worn by Turkoman people, Central Asia. Materials: high grade silver, gilded silver, carnelian and glass. From the first half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Size: US 8 1/4 - 18,5 mm (inner diameter) Width of the top: 3,5 cm Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 112 “Schmuck aus Zentralasien”, Prokot, Inge and Joachim Callwey, Verlag München, 1981, p. 142 “Der Turkmenenschmuck”, Rudolph, Hermann, Museum für Völkerkunde, 1984, p. 251 “Old silver jewellery of the Turkoman”, Schletzer, Dietrich Reimer Verlag, 1984, p. 258 CA245 -
High grade silver ring, worn by Turkoman people, Central Asia. From the first half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Size: US 11 - 20,75 mm (inner diameter), although it can probably be made a little bigger or smaller, as it is an open ring. Width: 1,5 cm CA231 -
A silver amulet from Libya, in the shape of a cylinder and with vegetal and floral decoration etched and embossed on the surface. Some coral beads and small pendants intensify the amulet's power to ward off the evil eye. These containers usually hold written amulets or Ketiba in the form of verses from the Koran or undecipherable phrases appeasing formulas or spells. They may also hold perfumes. The container opens on one of the sides. High grade silver and coral. With a Tripoli silver hallmark on top. From the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: Length of the chain: 64 cm Size of the pendant with dangles: 9 x 11 x 2,5 cm Weight: 118,2 gr Literature: "Libyan jewellery", Schenone Alberini, Elena, Araldo De Luca Editore, 1998, p. 70 "Jewelry and Adornment of Libya", Ghellali, Hala, BLKVLD, 2024, p. 102 TUN11 -
Old Central Asian silver ring, inset with light and dark blue glass beads. High grade silver. From the first half of the 20th Century. Provenance: UK private collection. The size of the ring is 8 3/4 american size or 18,75 mm inner diameter. CA232 -
Old Central Asian silver ring, inset with small blue glass beads. Some arabic inscriptions are embosed on the top, maybe some amuletic words to ward off the evil eye. The color blue would also serve to the purpose. High grade silver and blue glass beads. It is a massive silver ring, no hollow parts. From the first half of the 20th Century. The size of the ring is US 7 3/4 - 18 mm inner diameter CA239 -
Rare Minangkabau necklace, from West Sumatra, Indonesia. The necklace is made of gilded high grade silver (tested) and terracotta beads. From the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: Length: 60 cm Size of the each pendant: 6,5 x 6 cm Weight: 34,6 gr Literature: “Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011 “Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago”. Anne Richter, Bruce W. Carpenter, ed.Didier Millet, 2011, p. 285 INDO146 -
Turquoise silver Tibetan ring with nice patina, in a square shape. Pearls, turquoise coral and amber are very important for Himalayan adornment culture, as they are believed to have prophylactic properties. That's why they use them on necklaces, bracelets rings and head adornments. From the first half of the 20th century. The size of the ring is US 8 1/4 (18,5 mm inner diameter). The top of the ring is 1,8 x 1,8 cm. HIM145 -
Vintage Indian gold necklace. These olive-shaped beads are made with 22kt gold sheets wrapping a wax core. From the second half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Dimensions: Size of the beads: 1,5 cm Total length: 62 cm Weight: 27,6 gr IND1715 -
Silver ring from Yemen (high grade silver). From the beginning of the 20th century or earlier. Provenance: European private collection. Size is US 6 - 16,5 mm inner diameter) Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 98 “Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The American university in Cairo Press, 2014, p. 146 ME275 -
A pair of rare upper arm bracelets, from Hadramaut region (Yemen) and South-western Oman. They are beautifully decorated with etched and embossed work. They both have inside some metal pieces that make a nice soft sound when they are in use. High grade silver. From the 19th century or early 20th. In good condition, with some dents consistent with age and wear. Dimensions: Total diameter (each): 9,5 cm Inner diameter: 7 cm Combined weight: 88,6 gr Literature: “Shine and Mistery, the splendor and power of Oriental jewelry”, Hoesli, Peter, Knayf-Museum Iphofen, 2023, p. 169 “Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The American university in Cairo Press, 2014, p. 184 ME270 -
Gilded silver filigree earrings called "padung curu-curu" for women, shaped like small cones with many tiny spangles at the bottom. Filigree work decorates the sides of the cones, and the earring is attached to the ear with a post joined to a round disk, to which more spangles are attached. These were worn by rich Karo aristocrats, who used them at grand adat festivals. From early 20th century or older. Dimensions: 8 x 3 cm Weight: 26,2 gr Literature: “Gold Silver and Brass, jewellery of the Batak”, Sibeth, Achim, 5 Continents Editions, 2012, p.56-57 “Magie van de vrouw”, Vanderstraete, Anne, wereldmuseum, Rotterdam, 2012, p. 142 “A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001, p. 261 “Power and gold: jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines”, Rodgers, Susan, Presteg Verlag, Geneve, 1988, p. 275-6 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000, p. 202 “Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago”. Anne Richter, Bruce W. Carpenter, ed.Didier Millet, 2011, p. 367 INDO169 -
Central Asian bracelet made of high grade silver. It is a solid piece (not hollow) and have a triangular section. The ends and the front side are beautifully etched with geometric patterns, although slightly faded due to wear. I haven't been able to pin-point exactly the origin, could be around kashgar or Uzbekistan. From early 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Dimensions: Inner diameter: 6,5 cm Back opening: 3,3 cm Weight: 55,3 gr CA260 -
Necklace worn by Dayak Kenyah people in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Beads are valued by all the Borneo's tribes. Dayak families of the upper class own a certain number of old beads which formed an important part of a family’s prestige and wealth, and were one of the principal forms of currency. Materials: Silver and glass beads. Glass beads were for years imported and traded from India, China and Europe. The yellow doughnut beads and the rosette decorated beads have considerable ritual value. Age: The necklace is made with beads of different ages, some of them could be a couple of hundred years old or more, other glass beads are from the 19th and 20th century. The majority of the heirloom glass beads in Kalimantan are most probably from the 17th-19th c, when trade with Europe was at his height. Dimensions: Total length: 80 cm Diameter of biggest bead: 1,5 cm Literature: "Heirloom beads among the Dayak of Borneo", Campbell, Barbie, BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers 34 (2022) "Beads of Borneo", Munan, Heidi, Editions Didier Millet, 2005, p. 11 "Beads in Indonesia" Adhyatman, Sumarah - Arifin, Redjeki, Penerbit Djambatan, 1993, p. 79 “Colliers ethniques d'Afrique d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003, p. 343 INDO81 -
Ancient Dong Son bronze bracelet, from Vietnam/Laos. It shows the typical Dong Son motifs of frogs and a procesion of cold and warm bblooded creatures. Reptiles inhabit the underworld realms of earth and water and also the earthy domain shared by mammals and human beings. Provenance: European private collection. Dimensions: External diameter: 9 cm Inner diameter: 6,5 cm Width: 0,9 cm Weight: 75,4 gr Literature: “Bracelets ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002, p. 276 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000, p. 29 SEA502 -
Silver ring from Yemen (high grade silver). From the beginning of the 20th century or earlier. Provenance: European private collection. Size is US 5 1/4 - 16 mm inner diameter) Literature: “Bagues ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie et d'Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000, p. 98 “Silver treasures from the land of Sheba”, Ransom. Marjorie, The American university in Cairo Press, 2014, p. 146 ME276 -
Head ornament worn on the hair by married women in Central and Southern Tibet, attached to a big and impressive headdress. The cane structure that held these ornaments may have pre-Buddhist origins and reminds of the silver-encased hair constructions of the Kalkha Mongols, shape like horns. Materials: silver, turquoise, and copper on the back. Dimensions: (approx): 5,6 x 3,2 x 2,2 cm Weight: 36 gr Literature: “Himalayan treasures”, Giehmann, Manfred, The Manfred Giehmann collection, 2019, p. 54 "Gold jewelry from Tibet and Nepal", Singer, Jane Casey, Thames & Hudson, London, 1996, p. 136 “Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas”, Clarke, John, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 2004, p. 80-1 “Parures de tête ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2005, p. 122-4 HIM155 -
Old silver bracelet "bitäwa", worn by male members of the Amhara ethnic group in Ethiopia. Armlets of this kind were presented by the emperor to the most successful warriors. They were worn on the right arm. From the beginning of the 20th century or older. Provenance: European private collection. The bracelet fastens with a long pin. Dimensions: Length: 16,5 gr Inner diameter on one end: 5 cm Inner diameter on the other end: 8 cm Weight: 245 gr EA51 -
Belt buckle from the Caucasus, made up of two silver elements with engraved and niello decoration of stylized geometric and plant motifs, enhanced with riveted nails and carnelian cabochons. Attachment system using a metal rod with an openwork button head connected by a chain to one of the two elements. The size of the belt buckle and the fine niello decoration shows the social status of the owner of this piece. Material: Silver, niello, carnelian and blass on the back From the 19th or early 20th century. Size: 40 cm x 8 cm Weight: 546,2 gr Literature: “Ceintures ethniques d'Afrique d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2004, p.123 “Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009, p. 368 ME231 -
Old tribal stud-type earrings from India. Decorated on top with gajre silver balls. From 1st half of XXth Century. Provenance: European private collection. Dimensions: Diameter: 2,9 cm The gauge of the back tube is 7 m The back edge of the earring that stops it from falling is 1,2 cm (with the small ring). They both weight 44 gr. IND1161 -
Tunisian silver amulet. The cylindrical hirz amulet is completed with dangles with khomsas (Fatima's hand) for extra protection. High grade silver. From the first half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection Dimensions: Length of the chain: 64 cm Size of the pendant with dangles: 9 x 7 cm TUN12
