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Head Decoration - Saudi Arabia

Posted by Peter Hoesli on March 3, 2017 at 5:53am
I was looking for a nice pair in good silver of these head decorations for quite some time. They are very long!
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  • Thelma March 3, 2017 at 4:22pm

    I love these. It would be so interesting to see what they look like when they are worn... How long are they? Must be used for special occasions only. Do these make a noise as well?

  • Peter Hoesli March 3, 2017 at 4:56pm
    Dear Thelma; Many thanks for your comments. Looking at them (I do not have a measurement here at my apartment - I will measure them at my home), I would say that they are between 35 and 40 cm long. With kind regards. Peter
  • Peter Hoesli March 3, 2017 at 5:00pm
    Dear Thelma; ... and no, they do not make noises. Due to their length, they are quite heavy and therefore, are giving only a slight, elegant sound. With kind regards. Peter
  • Betty March 21, 2017 at 11:49am

    Beautiful - the "bells" remind me of their Ethiopian cousins. As a matter of fact very similar pieces are worn for example in Eritrea and Sudan. Maybe not surprising...

  • Betty March 21, 2017 at 11:49am

    I forgot to say that I love the photography, too!

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