Mixed-Media Tribal Style Charm Bracelet with Silver Coins and Beads
Jewelry (Charm Bracelet) · Artisan/Handmade; non-commercial production. Likely created by an individual jeweler or as a souvenir craft piece using found silver components.
Pattern: Unpatterned, eclectic assembly. This is a one-of-a-kind (OOAK) bohemian or ethnographic-style piece.
Type
Jewelry (Charm Bracelet)
Maker
Artisan/Handmade; non-commercial production. Likely created by an individual jeweler or as a souvenir craft piece using found silver components.
Material
Likely low-grade silver (.800 or .900) or 'coin silver' for the charms and beads, mixed with cotton/hemp cord, glass beads, organic fibers, and resin/plastic accents.
Dimensions
Estimated length 18-20cm; weight approximately 30-40 grams including non-metal components.
Description
An eclectic and highly tactile charm bracelet featuring a combination of silver-tone discs and fluted beads interspersed with colorful resin cubes, glass beads, and organic thread wrappings. The piece utilizes a bohemian aesthetic, blending the cold luster of silver with the warmth of earth-toned textiles.
Key Features
The use of multi-colored thread wrapping over the cord and the 'melon' shape of the silver spacer beads; ethnographic coin-style charms.
Material & Composition
Likely low-grade silver (.800 or .900) or 'coin silver' for the charms and beads, mixed with cotton/hemp cord, glass beads, organic fibers, and resin/plastic accents.
Finish & Decoration
Oxidized and antiqued finish with intentional tarnish in recessed areas. Features coin charms with embossed mythological or cultural motifs, and fluted/melon silver beads.
Hallmarks & Stamps
No visible hallmarks in current view; typical for ethnographic silver. Coins may have faint currency stamps but appear to be replicas or tokens used for jewelry.
Construction Details
Hand-strung construction using textile cordage. Silver beads are likely hollow-spun or cast; charms are die-struck with attached jump rings.
Functional Features
Knotted cord closure system; modular charms tied into the textile structure rather than soldered.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable to jewelry; however, the textile 'grip' or cord is a multi-strand twisted fiber with thread wrapping.
Craftsmanship Details
Hand-assembled with folk techniques; the thread wrapping shows significant manual labor but the metal components are likely trade-grade quality.
Authentication Indicators
The irregular edges of the metal discs and the hand-tied knots suggest authentic artisan assembly rather than mass-factory production.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely South Asia (India or Nepal) or Southeast Asia (Thailand/Bali), where textile and silver-weighted jewelry is a localized tradition.
Era & Period
Contemporary/Late 20th Century Folk Revival; 1970s-present. Inspired by Central Asian or Himalayan jewelry traditions.
Age Estimate
Circa 1990-2010 based on the condition of the synthetically dyed fibers and the style of the silver-tone beads.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the 'Global Nomad' fashion trend where traditional tribal jewelry techniques are adapted for Western bohemian markets.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible fraying of the textile fibers; heavy oxidation on silver components; dust accumulation in the crevices of the beads.
Value Estimate
$25 - $65 USD. Value is based on artistic appeal rather than silver weight or brand prestige.
Care & Maintenance
Do not submerge in liquid cleaners as the textile and resin components will degrade. Use a dry silver polishing cloth on metal parts only.
Similar Pieces
Hill Tribe Silver bracelets, Nepalese yak bone and silver jewelry, or Tibetan Gau-style charm bracelets.
Interesting Facts
Charms on nomadic or tribal jewelry were historically used as a form of portable wealth and as amulets to ward off evil spirits.