Ethnic jewelry with questions

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Lucille.b, Nov 9, 2026 at 10:33 AM.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    More from this same estate sale. All in somewhat rough shape, but the price was $3, $3 and $10 and decided to take a chance. I know what the blue bead one is, Naga Konyak.

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    The other two I'm just curious about. This first one is quite worn out, mostly got it for the beads if it doesn't have value as is. Would this this piece be a one off, or actually is something recognizable as a standard design?

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    This second one is an embellished vessel of some kind.

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    Was this necklace-like part was original to the vessel or maybe an add-on?

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    They had it displayed like this when I got it.

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    Info about countries of origin, names for design, or general thoughts appreciated! Thank you for taking a look.
     

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    Marote, NewEngland and Any Jewelry like this.
  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    The blue beads may be from the Naga people (northeastern India/northwestern Myanmar).

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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is Indian, and a one off. Very nice Chinese cloisonné dragon bead. There have been trade contacts between China and India for many centuries.
    It looks like it is an Afghan kohl bottle, and a very nice one. It is plated copper repoussé. The charms are typical Afghan.
    It wouldn't have been orignal to the bottle, but added so as not to lose it.
    Is it necklace length, or does it look like the hook can be hooked into something else, like a chatelaine?
     
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