E-8493 Rare Old Ladakh Heirloom Jewelry Coral & Lapis

Exquisite Rare Ladakhi COLLAR Skeypuk Necklace

Coral, and Lapis

Cloth backing

Rare heirloom piece estimated to be from the late 1800s.

Worn as a part of the jewelry ensemble that weighs over 10kg!

The collar type of Skeypuk is worn at festivals and ceremonies by families in the Shyam valley.

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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