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Head Decoration - Oman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on February 20, 2015 at 9:23am

Head Decoration - Oman

Comments

Mustafa J. Salem February 20, 2015 at 2:00pm

Very interesting and well done. Is this an ornament that hangs on the sides of the head? Is this from Oman also?
Peter Hoesli February 20, 2015 at 2:17pm

Yes Mustafa, it is as well arranged over the head, hanging over the ears on both sides. It is from Oman. With kind regards. Peter
Linda Pastorino February 22, 2015 at 9:31pm

I have to find the old photos of the one i sold years ago, only had one complete one that was really wonderful. i first saw a set in London , and i think in fact I might have purchased mine on a subsequent trip , was at least 15 years ago or more.
Linda Pastorino February 22, 2015 at 9:44pm

I have not looked at this in a while but it's about the same size as yours is. Yours is in better condition . We only had a few of them appear and when dealers went over seas. Not something so common. This is even a more antiquated style than the Shabka and worn by elderly woman called nis a .
Peter Hoesli February 22, 2015 at 11:54pm

Dear Linda; Yes, this particular style is very nice. One has to notice, that the cones are fitted with very fine silver string - very special!
I have seen once a head dress, featuring cones and huge earrings on them - all extraordinarily worked in silver and gold - so stunning. When visiting the shop, I intentionally did not pay much attention to it - only when the seller turned around to pick up something else for me... Later on, I have sent a local friend to ask the price for it. Well, I could have bought a medium sized car for it!!! Anyhow, something to dream of... With kind regards. Peter