Featured North African Bracelet or fake?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Mithrur, Oct 25, 2022.

  1. Mithrur

    Mithrur Member

    Good Morning dear Forum Members

    new day new item
    I found This bracelet and once again, I have no idea about it. It belonged to my parents, probably brought to them by my Grandfather who travelled the whole world.

    Could it be from northern Africa? Is it even antique or just an item for stupid turists?
    I guess it is madeof bronze or copper?

    Height is around 7cm, Diameter around 5cm

    Thank you again for the great Help here, the forum is invaluable.

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  2. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

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  3. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Waiting for AJ to identify. My first guess would have been Afghani but could be Nomadic African. Very cool. Are you sure it’s not a lower grade tarnished silver?
     
  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto. Imo it is a Nas Kurai bracelet from the Hindu Kush. The Hindu Kush is a mountain range in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan.
    No, not even for clever tourists.;) It is traditional and vintage or (just) antique.
    More likely silver, possibly low grade as @reader mentioned. It needs a bit of tlc.
     
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  5. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    TY your knowledge always astounds! I was just going by a gut feeling of region and felt Afghani/Stans!
     
  6. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice bracelet....very interesting !
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    trust yer gut !!!!;)

    till AJ can confirm !!!:happy::happy::happy::playful:
     
  8. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I’d be all over that piece. Right up my alley! Definitely a restoration project.
     
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    at the least...a good cleaning....:happy:
     
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  10. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    A good cleaning will do it and hope it’s posted after. I’d love to see it!
     
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  11. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    Guessing around 800 but it should be tested.
     
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  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Your gut feeling + a lifetime of seeing ethnic jewellery.
    I think your exposure to ethnic jewellery has been similar to mine, but I have delved deeper into it, whereas you have garnered more knowledge on SW NA jewellery and vintage Mexican. Great team, eh?;)
     
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  13. Mithrur

    Mithrur Member

    Thank you so much, really a great team :)

    so I guess I have to clean it and take away the dust from over 40 years of lying around in my parents house :facepalm:

    any tip how this is best made? I guess a silver polish cloth will no be enough

    Have a nice day all and thanks again
     
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  14. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    And probably skin grease from a nice lady in the Hindu Kush.;)
    I would soak it in soapy water first. Use a liquid handsoap, or maybe shampoo. Rinse and dry well.
    Then you can use a sunshine cloth, a very good brand of silver polishing cloth.
     
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  15. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I think it calls for a dinner date!
     
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  16. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    As AJ said. You want to clean it but not make it screaming bright.
     
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  17. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Wearing our finest ethnic, SW or Mexican jewellery, of course, preferably all at the same time.;)
     
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  18. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

    I have decent general knowledge of ethnic jewelry. YOU should be teaching a graduate level course!
     
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  19. reader

    reader Well-Known Member

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  20. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You are too kind.:shy::kiss:
    There are people who are much better than I am, but many of them are more specialised in one or two regions.
    I don't have their very specialised knowledge, but because I combine insights in jewellery designs and techniques with knowledge of trade routes, other cultural influences, and historical events, I have a broader perspective than many. And I regard European regional jewellery as ethnic as well, which also helps to see links.
     
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