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Head Decoration - Oman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on February 20, 2015 at 10:26am

This huge and heavy piece is worn on the head and temple ornaments/earrings attached to it. The quality of the chains is extraordinary. A rare beauty!

Comments

Betty February 20, 2015 at 12:05pm

Oh my! This is fantastic, Peter. I have never seen such a piece before. It's simply stunning...
Sami Yousef February 20, 2015 at 6:14pm

Beautiful piece Peter. I have seen somthing similar but I think finding one like this in such a great condition, complete and with wounderful details is very rare. Br
ait ouakli February 21, 2015 at 12:55am

extraordinary piece. the form and colors mix is outstanding. this pieces get perfectionned throw 100 ds of years time
Johanne February 21, 2015 at 12:37pm

beautiful!
Linda Pastorino February 22, 2015 at 9:28pm

Yes this is one i have not seen and if I have not paid attention as this is so nice a quality , it is hard to avoid! love the work on the ends very beautiful pear and round shapes in gilt and with the surrounding frames. By the look of this, the woman was high ranking as it looks special and something done by special design rather than a completely regular workmanship.
Peter Hoesli February 22, 2015 at 10:48pm

Dear All; Many thanks for your messages. When I bought this piece, the dealer told me that this used to belong to a princess. Now I do not know whether this is true, however, I have spent hours (and I mean many hours) with this dealer in his shop with countless teas and hours of talk, discussing the various pieces in his shop (and the ones, he would bring the next day from home...) and the ones from my collection, photos of which I keep on my mobile phone. This is a family business and they all travel the world extensively. Especially one of the brothers was extremely knowledgeable. Needless to say that I bought a lot from him. When visiting Oman, I am always staying first 2 nights in Muttreh and look what is available in the shops there. After that, I travel for 3 days into the interior to Nizwa, Bahla, etc. and then again to Muscat. Then, I have got a quite a good picture of what is available and can choose my purchases carefully. With kind regards. Peter
Nada February 23, 2015 at 6:29am

This is exquisite work. Very special indeed. Many congratulations on this rare jewel Peter.
Thelma February 24, 2015 at 3:10pm

Magnificent, Peter. I can well believe that the story about the princess.
Frankie Carter February 24, 2015 at 3:19pm

Supremely special. I cannot better the praise already heaped on it!
Anjali June 12, 2015 at 7:24pm

Dear Peter, I don't have the background to comment in any way on this except to say, What a very elegant and sophisticated piece of art. I am so moved by the quality.