Shabka
Artist
Artist unrecorded
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)
ClassificationsClothing, Headwear
Credit LineIFAF
Object numberFA.2002.11.27
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.On View
Not on view
19th Century
c. 1900
ca. 1900
20th century
Late 19th century