125 SOLD Antique Tibetan Nomad's White Coral Belt

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Worn as an adornment, this belt is used during festivals and celebrations by the Chanthang nomads of Tibet.

Contains white Himalayan mountain coral & cowrie shell on hand stitched fabric.

Late 1800s - early 1900s

88cm x 5cm

Such pieces are relics of a fast vanishing culture and might never be seen again

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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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