Kuchi Tribal Coins on Beaded Textile, Afghanistan - Rita Okrent Collection (AA354) pendant 33 beads on strand

33 beads on strand

Small pendants range from 20mm to 38mm in length

27mm across

all designed to protect and strengthen the wearer or to ensure her fertility

where they were valued and cherished for centuries in the Malian ancient kingdoms as a symbol of status and played an important role in the communities’ rites and ceremonies such a burials

Kuchi Tribal Coins on Beaded Textile, Afghanistan - Rita Okrent Collection (AA354) pendant 33 beads on strandSoft vintage Kuchi beaded textile adorned with metal buttons and tribal coins. 12 coins. Some missing. Coins measure 1" tall including bails. Textile measures 16 inches x 2 inches. Antiques and Artifacts Item 354