Head ornament from Himachal Pradesh

Size:

33cm long

79 grams

Region:

Himachal Pradesh, India

Type:

Head Ornament (daoni-tilak)

Age/Period:

19/20th century

Material:

Silver, Enamel

Condition:

very good

Description:

Silver head-ornament with a central enameled piece , on each side two broad side-of-face multiple- joined chains, edged with a fringe of pipal-shaped pendants.

Three chains with hooks, to attach the piece to the hair.

17eble – EOLE