Ceremonial Headdress - Alloy, Embroidery, Textiles - Afghanistan - Mid 20th century
A ceremonial headdress with a polychrome decoration in mainly green. It has many different metal appliquettes. There are also several rows of beads in red, black and blue. On top there is an engraved ornament with a plume in red.
The lot includes the metal display base.
The headdress is used within Islamic tradition for marriage and other special occasions.
Good condition, signs of use and minor damage.
Length (ear to ear) : 57. 5 cm.
Height (excl. ears) : 19. 5 cm.
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A ceremonial headdress with a polychrome decoration in mainly green. It has many different metal appliquettes. There are also several rows of beads in red, black and blue. On top there is an engraved ornament with a plume in red.
The lot includes the metal display base.
The headdress is used within Islamic tradition for marriage and other special occasions.
Good condition, signs of use and minor damage.
Length (ear to ear) : 57. 5 cm.
Height (excl. ears) : 19. 5 cm.
Registered shipping.
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Time, Location
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