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Late-Ottoman forehead ornament. West Anatolia / Turkey.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 10, 2016 at 6:18pm
Traditional head jewel for women, used in bridal/festive headgear. From western Anatolia, ca. 1900-1925. Silver(y) metal and glass paste. The ornament is fixed on the felt hat by seewing; the jewel is generally named ‘alınlık (= ‘thing for the forehead’). (Inv.n° müç037 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Turkey, headgear, late-Ottoman.
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  • Peter Hoesli March 11, 2016 at 9:37am

    Dear Jean-Marie. This is a fantastic headgear. I just love it, especially the dangles! With kind regards. Peter

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