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Antique Pair of Turkmen 'Gulak Tenecir' (Dropped Earings), Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Pair of Turkmen 'Gulak Tenecir' (Dropped Earings), Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

'Gulak Tenecir' is the Turkic name for this wonderful pair of dropped earings.

Made during the last quarter of the 19th century by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis, these earings were worn by young girls and women in the tribe. Each earing has one table-cut carnelian on gilded and part-gilded silver.

Sadly, one of the chain pendants is missing but I keep an eye open for a spare which will come along eventually.

Size: 12cm (5") drop including chains x 5cm (2") wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated these Turkmen Silver Drop Earrings to the 1880s.

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SA1127821
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TJ6
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Description
'Gulak Tenecir' is the Turkic name for this wonderful pair of dropped earings.
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Made during the last quarter of the 19th century by Teke tribes in the Merv Oasis, these earings were worn by young girls and women in the tribe.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Each earing has one table-cut carnelian on gilded and part-gilded silver.

Sadly, one of the chain pendants is missing but I keep an eye open for a spare which will come along eventually.

Size: 12cm (5") drop including chains x 5cm (2") wide.

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated these Turkmen Silver Drop Earrings to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1127821
Dealers Internal Ref
TJ6
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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A pair of Teke Turkmen silver drop earrings featuring rectangular gilded plates set with oval carnelian cabochons and suspended dangles.
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Archive I A pair of Teke Turkmen silver drop earrings featuring rectangular gilded plates set with oval carnelian cabochons and suspended dangles.

Antique Pair of Turkmen 'Gulak Tenecir' (Dropped Earings), Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.

Archive II A pair of Teke Turkmen silver drop earrings featuring rectangular gilded plates set with oval carnelian cabochons and suspended dangles. View II
Archive III A pair of Teke Turkmen silver drop earrings featuring rectangular gilded plates set with oval carnelian cabochons and suspended dangles. View III
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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A pair of Teke Turkmen silver drop earrings featuring rectangular gilded plates set with oval carnelian cabochons and suspended dangles.
Antique Pair of Turkmen 'Gulak Tenecir' (dropped earings), Teke Tribes, Merv Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Ref: SA1127821
A pair of Teke Turkmen silver drop earrings featuring rectangular gilded plates set with oval carnelian cabochons and suspended dangles.
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Gulak Tenecir are traditional drop earrings crafted by Turkmen nomadic tribes of Central Asia, historically worn by women as symbols of marital status, wealth, and spiritual protection.

Turkmen jewellery is predominantly constructed from high-grade or coin silver, often decorated with fire-gilding (gold leaf wash), engraved scrollwork, and inset with oval carnelian or glass cabochons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-hammered silver construction, parcel-gilding techniques, distinct tribal geometric engravings, natural wear on suspension loops, and bezel-set carnelian stones showing age-related surface patina.

These historical ornaments can be worn as statement accessories with minimalist contemporary attire, or mounted in museum-quality shadow boxes as decorative wall art.

Clean gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust, avoiding harsh chemical polishes or water immersion that could strip natural surface patina or loosen stone settings.
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