Turkemani Flower Necklace

The large antique Turkmen (Turkoman) doonbajik pendant on this necklace panel was handcrafted in Turkmenistan, Central Asia during the late 1800’s or early 1900’s.

It was skillfully made by Ersari tribal jewelry artisans with gold-gilded designs and vibrant red beads set in raised bezels to ward off the evil eye.

The open fretwork along the upper border is an elaborate rim of stylized rams’ horns placed there for protection.

The gilded patterns on the pendant’s surface depict birds’ wings and flames, connecting the wearer with the more ethereal aspects of nature.