a rare silver with carnelian inset antique Turkoman / Turkmen Jewellery attributed to the Yomud / Yomud confederation tribes. Dating to the 19th century, this rare head band (attached on hats) known as Ildirgitchs. For a long time these were wrongly attributed to the Ersari tribes but since the Ersari hardly had any Ildirgitchs, the attribution is revised to what is now known as Pure silver Yomud group (because of the absence of gilding). Often examples we see in the market tend to have newer elements installed in them but to find a complete original piece like this is relatively rare. Not only were they status artefacts, they were also bridal jewellery . It is just magnificent and archaic work of art. Better than many published museum examples, and unlike all those later replicas, this masterpiece is worthy of any top collection. High grade silver and in mint condition. Fair price. Email me your questions. Size 36cm x 20cm (14" x 8")