Title: Large Silver and Carnelian Earrings
Material: Fire-gilded silver and inlaid Carnelian
People: Tekkie people (sub-group, Turkoman)
Country: Afghanistan, Central Asia
Description: The "tenecir" triangular form implies
protection. They would have been worn as earrings
or from a headdress.
Dimensions: 6" height x 1 3/4" width x 1/4"