Indian Banjara Vintage Coin Necklace, 30”, plus 3” Pendant
SKU: NGF-103
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$100.00
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Description
- Banjara tribal vintage coin necklace with pendant, 30” plus 3” well-worn stamped white metal pendant
- Traditionally worn by nomadic Banjara tribeswomen of India, a group that originated in northern India, but is now found in many areas, especially in the South.
- The necklaces are constantly being reworked, as can be seen from the old coins dating from the early 1900’s to the mid-1970s.
- Since a woman's jewelry is often her only source of personal wealth, parts are often sold or pawned during times of need, while new or old components are added in times of plenty
- The coins and pendant are strung on a decoratively wrapped cord
- Collected in the 1980’s.