Vintage Indian Pendant, Tikka Bead Pendant

This is a vintage silver Indian Tikka or forehead ornament centre piece from Rajasthan in Northern India.

The forehead ornament is worn by the Bhil tribes.

The top ornament is a ball pendant worn as a tikka bead on the forehead and attached with chains to secure to the headpiece. The bottom section of the ornament is decorated with a geometric design on a rhombus square, with silver wire beading added. It has a very sturdy clip ring attached and a copper loop for hanging.

Because of the weight this pendant necklace hangs well.

The necklace has been strung on a tradition Indian black cotton cord with a sliding bead for adjusting the length. The cord measures - 71 cm (28") adjustable.

Height: 7.5 cm (3")
Width: 4 cm (1 11/2")
Weight: 25 grams ( 0.871oz.)

PRICE: USD $225.00
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