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Hilyat sha’r ornament (central-arabia) 4

Posted by Johanne on December 12, 2015 at 11:34am
photo 4/4 (hanging on my wall)Silver ornament worn draped over the back of the head. Attached to a head-band by means of hooks soldered to the back of the side-plates.side-plate: 8,5x6cm
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  • Peter Hoesli December 12, 2015 at 4:12pm

    Dear Johanne; You have got nice walls!!! With kind regards. Peter

  • ingrid Langerak December 12, 2015 at 7:44pm

    Beautiful ornament. so striking that this type of work could be done in Yemen and Ethiopia all referring back to the Turkomane influence.

  • Johanne December 13, 2015 at 7:58pm

    Thanks Ingrid & Peter for your nice comments!

    On this wall are changing temporary exhibitions....from my own collection.

  • Alaa eddine SAGID January 16, 2016 at 3:54pm

    ones little private museum display..i like it!

  • Johanne January 17, 2016 at 1:11pm

    Thanks for your nice comment, Alaa!

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