The enduring legacy of nineteenth-century Turkmen silver ornaments

Collecting Turkmen Jewelry: Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf · 3:23 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: Discover the passion behind a massive collection of decorative objects and jewelry, recently gifted to The Metropolitan Museum of Art by Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf.

Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf share the story of their dedication to collecting nineteenth- and twentieth-century Turkmen jewelry and decorative arts. Their collection, which includes more than 250 works, was recently gifted and promised to The Met, coinciding with an exhibition held from October 9, 2012, to February 24, 2013.

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