This fine and large Naga necklace comprises multiple strands of thin, long red glass trade beads. These are strung on cotton twine which terminate in woven cotton ends. The necklace is closed with a loop and a lightly etched white shell ‘button’. Among the Nagas, necklaces that are thick with so many strands typically were  … Read more

This fine Tibetan turquoise-laden ga’u or amulet box is made of hammered silver sheet, including the backing plate. The front retains all its original turquoise cabochon stones of which there are many – each of a rich hue and with splendid patina. It is further decorated with dense silver filigree scrollwork on the front. The sides  … Read more

This heavy, solid silver bracelet has been cast as a double band with twin tiger heads. Such a bracelet would have been worn by a woman in Indian’s northern Himachal Pradesh. The bracelet is in fine condition without losses or repairs.

This delightful and quite rare pair of silver bracelets is from India’s Lakshadweep Islands in the Laccadive Sea, 200-400 kilometres off the coast of South-west India. They have superb, wear, colour and patina from age and having been worn. The obvious use they have received adds to their charm and yet they are still very  … Read more