Antique Silver Chinese Sew-On sahara trade route but are impressive nonetheless

but are impressive nonetheless

Large antique coin silver pendant featuring the powerful goddess Durga on her tiger/lion steed

Kiffa beads are very important as it is an ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) which makes it one of the oldest glass bead-making processes in Africa (which was purely African in origin)

There are some red glass beads in the mix as well

In very good condition (some chipped beads)

Antique Silver Chinese Sew-On sahara trade route but are impressive nonetheless43mm tall fabricated, highly detailed sterling silver hat or sew on ornament depicting one of the twelve "Imperials". Antique silver man holding something, not sure what all the symbolism means! Tooled reposee, 24mm at widest bottom with 6 holes for sewing on. Approximately 100 years old.