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Triangular Amulet Holder

late 19th–early 20th century
Not on view
This amulet, in the shape of a triangle, or tumar, was worn on the chest and presents an interesting variation of the standard tumar design. Instead of a mountain motif, a pair of horns crowns the piece. A cylindrical tube, or bozbend, embellished with cabochon-cut carnelians and turquoise beads features prominently in the center. It would have held a Muslim prayer scroll, thus enhancing the talismanic powers of the entire piece. The solidness of the upper part is balanced by the dangling elements extending below it, which produced a soft, pleasant sound.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Triangular Amulet Holder
  • Date: late 19th–early 20th century
  • Geography: Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Karakalpak
  • Medium: Silver; fire-gilded, with stamped beading, silver shot, decorative wire, gilt and silver applied decoration, loop-in-loop chains, cone-shaped pendants, slightly domed and cabochon carnelians, and turquoise beads
  • Dimensions: H. 9 in. (22.9 cm)
    W. 9 in. (229 cm)
  • Classification: Jewelry
  • Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2008
  • Object Number: 2008.579.12
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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