Indian Sand-Cast Silver Flexible Anklet (Sankhla)

This is a splendid and rare example of a high-grade silver flexible anklet that has been cast in the Thar Desert tribal areas of Gujarat using a mould (mold) made from sand. Sand casting is both a rudimentary and difficult process. Rarely are the results as crisp as with the example here.

Each element is of solid silver and each component fits together in a vertabrae-like manner.

The anklet opens with a screw mechanism which opens and closes securely.

This example is in excellent condition. Today, it could be worn as a bracelet.