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Antique Turkmen Asyk, Teke Tribes, Merv or Akhal Oasis, Turkmenistan.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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Antique Turkmen Asyk, Teke Tribes, Merv or Akhal Oasis, Turkmenistan.

19th century
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This magnificent Asyk measuring 28cm deep x 16cm at its widest point, was made by a Teke artisan during the last quarter of the 19th century using part-gilding on silver and carnelians in cabouchon-cut with one central carnelian in table-cut. The name implies how this ornament is attached to the plaits ('asyk' to hang up). The word 'asyk' also implies the transition from one age-group to the next i.e. the girl's attainment of married status, which is also connected with an expectation - the expectation regeneration and increase of the clan and tribe through the birth of children. The asyk is presented to the bride by the parents of the groom. The removal of the asyk after the birth of the first male child expresses the fulfilment of this expectation. Life emerges from darkness into the light of the sun and the motifs in the asyk confirm this interpretation.

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA425342
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MAC30
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Description
This magnificent Asyk measuring 28cm deep x 16cm at its widest point, was made by a Teke artisan during the last quarter of the 19th century using part-gilding on silver and carnelians in cabouchon-cut with one central carnelian in table-cut. The name implies how this ornament is attached to the plaits ('asyk' to hang up). The word 'asyk' also implies the transition from one age-group to the next i.e.
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the girl's attainment of married status, which is also connected with an expectation - the expectation regeneration and increase of the clan and tribe through the birth of children.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The asyk is presented to the bride by the parents of the groom. The removal of the asyk after the birth of the first male child expresses the fulfilment of this expectation. Life emerges from darkness into the light of the sun and the motifs in the asyk confirm this interpretation.

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA425342
Dealers Internal Ref
MAC30
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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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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