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A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.

NEPALESE SKULLS CROWN

Posted by HALTER on April 13, 2012 at 12:51pm
Silver, gilt, turquoise, coral, NepalDescription:This type of crown from the early twentieth century was worn for ritual offerings to avoid evil spirits ... we find this type of crown in Tibet also sometimes in bronze and gilding (cf. Christie's sale in New York 20 March 2012 from the collection of Doris Wiener ...) ... here, beside the skulls, the work of silver demonstrates the expertise of Nepalese silversmiths ....this type of crown is outstanding and rare and definitively a piece for collectors!Weight:630grHeight:7,28inchDiameter::Int : 7,08inchwww.halter-ethnic.com...and in my gallery of course!
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