Afghan Antique Silver Tube Dowry Necklaces metal vertebrae Most likely Turquoise from that

Most likely Turquoise from that time came from mines in Egypt

The analogy is drawn between the Blacksmith's fearless use of tongs when pulling glowing iron from his forge and a mother's courage through her "hot" ordeal

are a highly revered bead throughout the Near East and Central Asia that has been shrouded in mystery for centuries

This hand carved figure displays abstract and minimalist features and form in a folk art style of carving classically known as "Laos Style"

Afghan Antique Silver Tube Dowry Necklaces metal vertebrae Most likely Turquoise from thatAfghan Antique Silver Tube Dowry Necklaces Approx. 37" long Bead size approx. 7mm x 50mm 85% or higher Silver Antique Tribal Heirlooms Beads were often made of melted colonial High Silver content coins and are rarely marked or hallmarked. EACH STRAND SOLD INDIVIDUALLY Lovingly restrung by our Beads of Paradise Staff with a hand cast and glazed ceramic Evil Eye Bead from Turkey Origin is Afghanistan