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Headdress Ornaments for Sumatran Bride

Silver ornaments were originally gilded. All the gilding on this pair have worn off. This is worn by Batak people and is called Raja Mehuli.
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  • 2506047555?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024As worn on headdress.

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