Silver-plated belt, Turkmenistan, Tekke, early 20th century Brown leather band trimmed with five rows of metal plates riveted into the leather, finished and punctuated by partially gilded plates with engraved decoration, the three intermediate ones trimmed with orange cabochons, sardony, carnelian or glass paste. Two leather ties on the back. Length: 80 cm; gross weight: 464 g Wear and traces of oxidation. (Out of Madame X collection). A Leather Belt with Silver Plates, Turkmenistan, Teke, early 20th century