Beautiful Tibetan silver repousse yellow copal round pendant beaded with beautiful rare copal beads.

10 vintage silver Tibetan beads that measure approximately 20mm.

Multiple variety of rare graduated copal yellow beads ranging in size from 36mm down to 14mm.

Large antique silver double hook clasp closure.

The copal repousse amulet pendant is big and measures 2.5” by 2.5” and comes all the way from Nepal. It was purchased about 25 years ago.

The total length of the necklace is 24” long.

This is a chunky substantial necklace yet still light enough for easy wear.

Repoussé refer to a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Repousse is a word derived from the French meaning, “driven back”, that is to say, it is a decoration of metal by means of driving back parts of that metal and raising others so that the design stands out in relief. This art reaches back in man’s history to the Assyrians, Phoenicians, and other oriental people.

Tibet developed a distinct culture due to its geographic and climatic conditions. While influenced by neighboring cultures from China, India, and Nepal, the Himalayan region’s remoteness and inaccessibility have preserved distinct local influences, and stimulated the development of its distinct culture.