VINTAGE AFGHAN NECKLACE - Large Old top Kuchi Choker with Unusual Dangles - Ornate Tribal Jewelry from Central Asia

This large Afghan choker necklace was handcrafted during the mid-1900's for the nomadic Kuchi tribe of Central Asia.

It is vintage tribal jewelry - not a new reproduction.

MEASUREMENTS: (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
Length = Adjustable with ties
Width across beaded portion of neckband = 12.5 inches
Front Drop = 5-3/4 inches (distance between upper/lower edges at center front)
Weight = 10.6 oz (heavy)
Shipping weight = 1 pound + 1 oz
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The wide flexible neckband has lots of colorful beads set in large rectangles.

Distinctive-Kuchi top triangular-terminals on the ends have more recently-made ties for adjusting the length.

Ornate-beaded dangles hang freely below, clattering together with movement.

Unusual charms on the ends of the dangles have raised-designs of stars on each.

This old Kuchi choker-necklace is In excellent condition, with a warm age-patina and mild wear-patterns.