The word 'kuchi' comes from Dari language and means 'nomad'. It is used to describe nomadic (and nowadays also semi-sedentary) people from Pashtun origin, native to (especially) Northern Afghanistan regions.
The Kuchi tribes have roamed Afghanistan for thousands of years, following ancient migratory routes, constantly looking for fresh pastures and water to graze their animals.
Next to their wool and cashmere products (which make up nearly 50% of the total volume produced in Afghanistan), the Kuchi people are also very well-known for their colorful appearance, with beautiful clothes in the most extraordinary bright colors and eyecatching tribal jewelry made with brass or (Tibetan) silver, intricate filigree work, colorful glass and precious gemstones.
This nice pendant in the shape of a bird is made with lightweight, silver-colored alpaca metal and decorated with black and blue stone inlay. It is from vintage origin and shows some signs of its age and previous usage, most noteable of which is that it has some oxiddation on the backside.
Sizes; approximately 28 millimeters wide and 65 millimeters high (measured without the eyelet). Weight is 23 grams.
