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Omani Halka Hair Ornament

Posted by Lynn Ardent on December 31, 2014 at 1:52pm

Silver hair ornament with a red glass stone. This is huge, I was surprised to read that these were worn by young girls to hold their braids. The bells are beautifully worn and as smooth as silk. I am very impressed by the Omani silver work, every link on the chains is beautifully soldered and there is not a rough spot anywhere. The beginning of another obsession I suppose. :)Dimensions:Circle is 76mmWith the dangles, it is 9cm wide and 13cm long115 grams

Comments

Betty December 31, 2014 at 2:29pm

Wow, I love this! Congrats, Lynn!
ingrid Langerak December 31, 2014 at 8:26pm

Lovely piece Lynn. Do you think there were two to start with? Gr.Ingrid.
Lynn Ardent December 31, 2014 at 9:25pm

Thank you Betty and Ingrid. I don't know enough about Omani jewelry, but perhaps one of our experts can answer, or I have a book coming soon.
Toya December 31, 2014 at 10:23pm

This is gorgeous. I don't own any Omani jewelry but this beauty is causing me to think I might need to acquire some.
Peter Hoesli December 31, 2014 at 11:02pm

Dear Betty; Yes, a very nice Omani piece and this type is becoming rare. A very nice find indeed. Congratulations. Peter
Peter Hoesli December 31, 2014 at 11:03pm

Sorry, I meant of course, Lynn. My apologies and all the best for 2015 with many more such great finds! With kind regards. Peter
Lynn Ardent January 1, 2015 at 12:47am

It's my pleasure to be mistaken for the lovely Betty. Thank you Peter and the same to you!

Toya, you should try an Omani jewel. I have four quite modest ones now, nothing like the museum pieces that Peter and others have, and the silver-work is just wonderful.