Headpiece with two earrings

NameHeadpiece with two earrings

Datecirca 1960, staff

Place madeMareb - Haudramat, Yemen, Middle East, Asia

Mediumsilver, carnelian (?glass)

DimensionsOther (Headpiece): 7 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. (20 x 6 cm)
Other (earrings): 8 11/16 in. (22 cm)
Other (earrings): 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.2002.11.1V

DescriptionHeadpiece has nine solid rectangular pieces connected with mesh in front and chain link in bauble dangles connected to bottom side - five yellow stones. Back piece narrow mesh band with five decorative pieces (one with yellow stone). Earrings: large hook supported a ball with long dangles attached (earrings hook to headpiece).