Vintage Kuchi Pendant - Kuchi Bar Pendant with Flat Dangles - Belly Dance Jingle

Kuchi tribal pendant in a rectangular shape with small glass jewels and lots of jingling round, flat dangles. Brassy mixed metals. There are two hooks at the top which lead me to believe this pendant was used in the hair or on a headpiece, but it would work on dance costuming and accessories as well as in your hair garden.

Vintage Kuchi pendants are the perfect thing for tribal fusion belly dance costume embellishment. Tribal pendants come in an endless variety, but most are made from mixed metals or silver and have lots of detailing that may include stamped metal plaques, granulation, hollow dangles for a nice jingle, flat dangles to catch the light, glass jewels or any number of other ornamentation. All of these details are meant to protect the wearer by distracting and redirecting evil spirits. If it seems that tribal pendants often have flaws, be aware that many times flaws are "built in" to the piece as an additional means of keeping evil spirits away since the spirits are said to be attracted to perfect items. Remember that handmade pieces in pairs or sets will most often have slight differences. Only machine made items are perfect! Help keep that pesky evil eye away by adding lots of pendants to your costuming.

Item No. JPK1447
Length: 3.25 inches including hooks and dangles
Width: Almost3 inches across
Materials: Mixed metals
Metal Color: Brassy
Finish: Unpolished, a little tarnished
Attachment: Two hooks at the top
Additional Info: This may have been a hair decoration or headpiece ornament
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Vintage

You will receive the exact piece(s) shown in the photos on this page. Please check photos carefully for condition. This is a used tribal piece that has previously adorned tribal clothing, accessories, household goods, animal trappings or other items. As a previously used tribal item it may have small flaws that should not be considered defects, but add character and authenticity to tribal items.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our tribal components are used pieces from from faraway lands. As used pieces they may be tarnished or otherwise reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we do not clean or repair these pieces in any way. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning and polishing might diminish.

We do our best to describe any flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!