Shabka

NameHeaddress

Artist Artist unrecorded

CultureCentral Bedouin

Date20th century

Place madeCentral Region, Oman, Middle East, Asia

Mediumgoatskin; coral; silver; washed gold

DimensionsOverall: 12 5/8 x 33 7/8 in. (32 x 86 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.2002.11.27

Collections

Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionRows of chain and braided leather with silver and gold wash domes with a center piece of leather, gold wash disks, silver chain and coral. At each side, gold was triangular pieces with three loops and dangles attached. Lower side front rows of silver tubes, rolled and braided goatskin around the base; three braided ties on each side.