Silver alloy torc necklace – Gujarat, India, 19th–20th century, tribal jewelry, chains & silver beads, ethnographic neck ring

Traditional torc necklace made of silver alloy, crafted in Gujarat, India, in the late 19th–20th century. The band consists of twisted silver wire, reinforced at the ends with wire wrappings and joined at the front with a rigid hook clasp – typical of regional tribal metalworking techniques.

Two Indian 25-paise coins are mounted to the side of the clasp, each adorned with small silver beads. Two large triangular silver openwork pendants, constructed from horizontal rods, hang from the ends. Short silver chains extend from these ornaments, ending in silver spheres.

276 grams
28 cm

This necklace is an authentic example of Gujarat tribal jewelry, often worn by nomadic and artisan groups. A striking ethnographic collector's item and at the same time a striking boho statement accessory.