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Head Ornament - Yemen

Posted by Peter Hoesli on January 31, 2015 at 9:29am

When following the Lecture on Yemeni Jewelry by Mrs Marjorie Ransom, these ornaments were fastened on the head dress and showed that it was a married women. Only one ornament was worn - they did not come in pairs.

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Lynn Ardent January 31, 2015 at 3:49pm

Spectacular, Peter!! They are both gorgeous and unusually complete. You have enough for your own Yemeni book! Congratulations.

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