Antique Turkmen Spindle-Bag, Yomut Tribe, Trans-Caspian Steppes, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Price
£650
| $873 USD | €741 EUR
Item Ref
BM2216
Description
This beautiful utilitarian bag was used specifically for containing wooden spindles.The bag is unusually, fully complete, with undyed wool, plain-weave back, braided side-cords and decorated with tassels symbolising good luck.
Made by Yomut Turkmen in the trans-Caspian steppes of Turkmenistan sometime between 1880-1900, the central design on the face comprises a stylised 'tree-of-life'.
Size: 50 x 24cm (1' 8" x 9") excluding tassels.
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2216
Dimensions
Height = 50 cm (20")Width = 24 cm (10")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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