Bidspirit auction | An impressive cordiform silver Asyk

An impressive cordiform silver Asyk Pendant, Turkestan, Teke Tribe - 1880-1900 - Worn originally also as a hair ornament. The heart-shaped Asyk Pendant is decorated with fine scrollwork, zigzag filigree on its borders and center. Inset with 3 carnelian stones and a large carved carnelian amulet in the center. (damaged) the piece is cut, engraved, soldered, gilding remanence, dimensions : 22*14 cm weight: 200 grams * In Turkestan just as in Europe, Hearts were to be a show of eternal love.