Beaded pectoral called hapamat , worn by Kungrat Uzbek women, Central Asia.
Women of these Uzbek group make themselves beaded ornaments, that are meant to be protective against evil eye. Unlike other ethnic groups of Central Asia that use silver or gold to make their ornaments, the Kungrats prefer beads to adorn themselves.
Materials: Glass beads, metal ornaments, mother of pearl buttons, cowries and cotton thread.
From the 60s’ of 20th century.
Provenance: European private collection.
Dimensions: 34 x 28 cm
Literature:
“Colliers ethniques d’Afrique d’Asie, d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003, p. 205
“Jewelry from the Orient (Bir Collection)”, Seiwert, Wolf Dieter, Arnoldsche, 2009, p. 259
“Schmuck aus Zentralasien”, Prokot, Inge and Joachim Callwey, Verlag München, 1981, p. 110
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