Afghan Necklace, Massive, Kuchi, Medallions, Vintage, Middle Eastern, Prayer Box

Whether you are looking for a piece for a belly dancing costume, or just adore wearing a one-of-a-kind statement, this necklace will sure be one to do that! What a massive, great bohemian statement look! This is a vintage Nomadic Afghan necklace with three medallion prayer boxes (they don't open) to wear as-is or separate into individual pieces for jewelry making. The center pendant is a huge rectangular silver mixed metal piece. This is set with a ton of glass embellishments in jewel toned shades of red, orange, blue and green. Each side has coordinating box pendants set with green and orange glass jewels. Next look at all the detail work in the necklace section. a combination of handcrafted beads in silver colored metal and blue glass and wooden beads. This is all attached to a soft woven neck piece that ties. This has been replaced at some point. This necklace maintains is aged patina and I have not cleaned it. Please keep in mind that most Kuchi and Turkoman / Turkomen items are old and used items with a distinct aged patina. They are a nomadic Afghan people who have created amazing jewelry for centuries. Their colorful jewelry combines new, old, metal, beads, coins, stones and fabric. Many pieces are worn due to being used from every day wear, tribal celebrations, belly dance and wedding uses. They are made with a coin-base metal alloy. Measurements: 30" long end of tie to tie; 2 1/2" long center pendant.Condition: Good vintage condition, heavy vintage patina