Headpiece

NameHeadpiece

CultureBedouin

Place madeYemen, Middle East, Asia

MediumWool, metal, coral or glass

Dimensions103 1/8 in. (262 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Senta Hoge, A.2012.82.22

Object numberA.2012.82.22

DescriptionHeadpiece of a long loop of plyed black yarn which is passed through five metal rings, each topped with an orange bead. The rings are decorated with diamond shapes - four granulated and one with solid plaques. The loop is also tied with red and white string located 16cm away from the rings.