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**Originally Listed At $300**

Central Asia, Western Nepal / Northern India border, Rana Tharu culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful and wearable kanthshri necklace made from nickel-brass with distinctive jasmine bud shaped beads suspended from convex beads with triangular terminal panels, all arranged on thick cotton fabric. The button clasp is made from a 1940 Anna coin, and a pair of polished Anna coins are added to both sides of the brass terminal panels. Tharu jewelry is primarily crafted from silver or silver-like materials, with influences from various cultures, including Middle Eastern, Indian, and Southeast Asian traditions. The kanthshri is a tighter collar length necklace, worn by the Rana Tharu group, a particularly striking style known for the spiky beads and coin ornamentation. Size: 19" L x 2.5" W (48.3 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA

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  • Condition: Indentations and rubbing to brass beads. Areas of patina and oxidation. Some wear to cotton cords, probably from use. Overall nice vintage condition and still wearable.

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