Large tumar talismanic pendant, Turkmenistan, Tekke, early 20th centurySilver with partially gilded, engraved, filigree and openwork decoration revealing pieces of ochre and orange velvet in the lower part. Decorated with orange cabochons of carnelian, sardony or glass paste. The pendant consists of a cylindrical tube forming a box designed to accommodate talismanic or religious formulas, topped by a triangular pediment bordered by stylized ibex horns and highlighted by twenty-one pendants with chains and bells. Height: 28,5 cm; Length: 23,7 cm; Gross weight: 586 gUsure . This kind of tumar of big size is part of the trousseau of the married woman who wears it on the occasion of exceptional ceremonies. It has a talismanic function of protection. A silver amulet holder tumar, Turkmenistan, Teke, early 20th centuryEric N. Lasry Collection