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Afghan Turkmen Tribal Head Dress - Ceremonial Tribal Jewelry - Gupbo K
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Item Number: ab219K
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Afghan Turkmen Tribal Head Dress - Ceremonial Tribal Jewellery Qobbah
Like most Turkman Tribal Jewelry, this beautiful ceremonial headdress is worn with pride to designate status and position on important occasions. Young women put on these "caps" (Qobbah; Gupbo; Quppa) around the time of their marriage. Not surprisingly these headpieces are rich with tribal jewelry symbolism and ritual significance. The elaborate and distinctive inverted cup-shaped ornament attached to the top is immediately identifiable as classically Turkmen Tribal in its origin.
The cowry shells represent the romantic side of the feminine and the promise of fertility. Dangles across the forehead represent falling rain water ...water in Turkmen and other Tribal Societies almost always symbolizes the highest form of the feminine as it supports life for all things. The round bells hanging from the the top piece clatter and jangle with movement - Turkmen Tribal Jewelry embraces sound as an important design element.
The coin-shaped and rectangular decorations (shitaq) attached in rows along the cap, back fabric fall, and side bands are used in Turkmen personal adornment items. They are often sewn onto fabric for both men and women, and symbolize prosperity for the wearer and family members. The decorated band hanging from both sides act as tenechir, or temple pendants that swing freely and dramatically when the head is moved. The embellished blue fabric fall piece along the back of the neck is another distinctive Turkmen feature. Turkmen are one of the few Tribes to wear jewelry on the back of the body as well as the front. Women, especially during times of celebration, adorn themselves with jewelry pieces and decorations on all parts of the body, both front and back. The ornate decorative pieces on Turkmen Tribal Headpieces are hand-sewn to a padded cloth cap underneath for cushioning. Turkmen women wear the Qubba directly over the hair, or may wear an additional cap or veil piece beneath the headdress for comfort, securing it, or perfecting the fit.
This is a wonderful piece of authentic Afghan Turkman Tribal Jewelry, rich with symbolism and heritage. It was handcrafted by a family of Afghan Tribal Jewelry artisans living in Peshawar along the Afghan border.
Head Piece Measurements:
Weight: 11.8 oz (335 grams)
Inner Circumference at forehead = 18-1/4 inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
Fabric Fall = 10-1/2 inches long x 3-3/4 inches wide (not counting fringe)
Side Tenechir bands = 9 inches long
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