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Ancient bronze Turkoman Kochis or Kuchis Tribal dangle Bells Rings Bracelet
Kuchis are Pashtun nomads who maintain their traditional nomad lifestyle for more than 3000 years,Kuchis lost their flocks and livlihoods due to drought and war.
Kochis or Kuchis (from the Persian word: کوچ koch; meaning "migration") are Afghan nomads primarily from the Ghilji tribal confederacy. Some of the most notable Ghilji Kochi tribes include the Kharoti, Andar AkaKhel and nasar Ahmadzai.
Their jewelry is loved around the world for its vibrancy and exuberant designs that are perfect for dance.
This wonderfull jewelry is very old (maybe 12 to 14,th century) and it's composed by:
- one bracelet with 108 bells
- one pendant with 18 bells
- four rings with 26 bells
Total = 152 bronze bells
- plus 8 big and 93 small coloured glass stones
It weight 300 grams.
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