Pashtun Head Ornament

Size:

Each of the 14 metal pieces is 19cm long

261 grams

Age/Period:

early 20th century or older

Afghan/Pakistan Border Region

Condition:

very good,

Description:

This ornament was either for the head or was worn as a necklace.

Smaller pieces (about 10-12cm long) were worn as ear ornaments, one in each earlobe

Metal with a low silver content

18eene – EULE