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 and gilt, zigzag filigree on its borders and center. Inset with 3 stones. the piece is cut, engraved, soldered, gilding remanence, dimensions: 17*11 cm weight: 130 grams * In Turkestan just as in Europe, Hearts were to be a show of eternal love.