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Head Ornament - Mirdita-Albania

Posted by Peter Hoesli on October 23, 2016 at 1:57pm
Worn by catholic ladies in the Mirdita region during the Ottoman time.This is an extremely old piece!
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  • Betty October 25, 2016 at 8:07pm

    Wow, reminds me og Medieval crowns! Just fantastic. When can we finally visit your museum, Peter?

  • Peter Hoesli October 25, 2016 at 10:22pm

    Dear Betty; Many thanks for your comment. Well, I am currently renovating my home in Switzerland, which is dating back to 1780, when the army of Napoleon and Russia were fighting in the area... Once ready, you are of course more than welcome to visit... With kind regards. Peter

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