Tribal Coins on Cord - Vintage Kuchi Coins with Beadwork - 32 Large Coins
Long thread-wrapped cord with yellow beading contains 32 large tribal coins with decorative bales. 17 of these coins have glass jewels! The cord on this piece is wrapped with metallic thread and there is a bit of yellow beadwork along the top edge and some covering the cord in places.
String of extra large tribal coins has beading, metallic thread-wrapping and some jewel coins. This string probably came from an old piece of clothing, an accessory or animal trapping that had had become worn and was saved to use on another, newer piece. One of the coins has become separated from the cord at a place where it looks like the cord has been cut, but the coin will be sent to you to add back in. You could use this piece as it is, cut it in half and use part of it as is and use the rest of the coins for other projects, or take it completely apart and use the coins anywhere you wish.
In tribal life, vintage components and findings are often reused and repurposed to add adornment to new clothing, jewelry and accessory pieces. You can also find them on animal trappings and objects that the owner wishes to keep safe from evil influences. As the embellished item wears and eventually becomes unusable, the pieces that can be saved are repurposed to embellish a newer item. Think of them as the original recycling!
Item No. DMC0471
Number of Coins: 32
Coin Size: At least 1 inch across, many are larger
Attachment: Soldered Loops
Cord/Beadwork Length: 32 inches
Bead Color: Yellow
Materials: Mixed metals, glass beads, rolled fabric, metallic thread
Metal Color: Coins are silvery
Metal Finish: Unpolished, tarnished
Additional Info: This is a long piece at 32 inches.
This cord looks like it was cut in two places to remove individual coins. I have one of the coins that I will send along with the string.
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Vintage
You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. Please check photos carefully for condition.
These are used tribal pieces that have previously adorned tribal clothing, accessories, household goods, animal trappings or other items. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws that should not be considered defects, but add character and authenticity to tribal items.
A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our tribal components are used pieces from from faraway lands. As used pieces they may be tarnished or otherwise reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning and polishing might diminish.
We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!
