DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Hilyat sh'ar, Hair Ornament
NameHair ornament
CultureBedouin
Place madeYemen, Middle East, Asia
MediumTurquoise, brass
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Senta Hoge, A.2012.82.2
Object numberA.2012.82.2
DescriptionRounded, somewhat triangular ornament of turquoise with numerous dark-brown inclusions within a brass bezel. The raised bezel collet sits on a flat back, the surround decorated on the front edges with slightly raised dots and thin, twisted wire edge decoration. On the back, three brass rings are soldered which protrude from the sides; one on one of the three edges, and two on the longer edge. One of the two on the longer edge bent into a slightly mitten-shaped form.
Early - Mid- 20th century
Early-Mid-20th century
