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ANTIQUE TRIBAL YOMUT TURKOMAN GILT SILVER GULYAKA BUTTON WITH GLASS INSETS RARE

$ 343.2

  • Brand: Tribal
  • Color: Multicolor
  • Country of Origin: Turkmenistan
  • Ethnic & Regional Style: Turkoman
  • Main Stone: Glass
  • Main Stone Color: Multicolor
  • Metal: Silver
  • Metal Purity: 800
  • Seller Notes: “Good antique tribal worn condition.”
  • Type: Headdress

Description

<![CDATA[<div>Up for your consideration is this spectacular antique Yomut Turkoman "gulyaka" cloak button! This is a traditional piece, and is in its original tribally worn condition and configuration, which is very hard to come by. This is a large piece, and exhibits extensive silversmithing workmanship techniques. It features 30 inset glass cabochons of various colors. The central faceted purple glass stone measures approximately 11mm in diameter. Overall this piece measures 4 1/4" wide. This piece is in overall excellent original antique condition, exhibiting lovely original patina and wear from tribal use. It is made from high grade silver (800+) as it is an older original piece, not a low quality reproduction. Circa late 1800's-early 1900's. These buttons are extremely scarce on the marketplace and very hard to come by, especially in this exceptional condition. Please feel free to ask any questions that you might have, and be sure to check out my other GREAT items!