DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Hilyat sh'ar, Hair Ornament

NameHair ornament

CultureBedouin

Place madeYemen, Middle East, Asia

MediumTurquoise, brass

Dimensions1 1/8 × 1 3/8 × 3/8 in. (2.9 × 3.5 × 0.9 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Senta Hoge, A.2012.82.10

Object numberA.2012.82.10

DescriptionOval matrix turquoise with overall crackled appearance and large areas of dark brownish black inclusions around "bottom" edge and at top proper left set in a high bezel collet. Nearly round surround with clearly defined granulation "dots," surrounded by a twisted wire edge. Three rings are soldered to the back, with 1/2 of each projecting to form a loop. On one side is a large open loop and the other side has two bent and slightly flattened loops.