Turkmen Amulet Case Mountain Shape Antique Pendant -19 London Blue Topaz Mask used to protect village

Mask used to protect village from bush spirits

but it is reported that the strength of the history of the ritual still thrives in the communities

1800 to 1900 CE

and thought surely I wouldn't have a chance at acquiring the piece

Turkmen Amulet Case Mountain Shape Antique Pendant -19 London Blue Topaz Mask used to protect villageTurkmen Amulet Case Mountain Shape Antique 19 Measure Approx. 9" long (top of the bail to base of the bells) x 8" wide x 1 1 4" thick. Tribal Antique circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Fair Condition missing one bell tassel. Some denting due to long years of wear. Significant in size and weight, traditional Turkmen jewelry objects were made of fine silver, decorated with semi precious stones, and sometimes gilded with near pure gold for an added color