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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

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Posted by Marie-Ange on January 10, 2013 at 8:20am

Old silver Tibetan hairornament, thanks a lot Howah for the picture of the woman wearing it!

Comments

ait ouakli January 10, 2013 at 8:30am

excelent piece. amazing work
Marie-Ange January 10, 2013 at 8:37am

Thank you Ait, I only just discovered how beautiful Tibetan work is, I know I am 25 years too late collecting but if I find a nice piece here and there is fine.....
howah January 10, 2013 at 10:36am

You did well buying this head ornament. It's very nice and in good condition. And always a pleasure helping you with photos.
Marie-Ange January 10, 2013 at 11:06am

Thanks a lot Howah!!
Harald January 12, 2013 at 8:48pm

Wonderful find! What is the size?
Harald January 12, 2013 at 8:49pm

I just see that the size is mentioned with the next picture. 15 cm. Is a real big one!
Marie-Ange January 12, 2013 at 9:38pm

Hi Harald, yes it is a large one, only have seen smaller ones up to now.
Frankie Carter January 26, 2013 at 6:30pm

M-A, you could never be too late collecting this. It`s timeless. And good ones are as rare as hens teeth!