DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Face Veil

NameFace Veil

CultureBedouin

Dateca. 1900

Place madeSinai Peninsula, Egypt, Africa

MediumCotton, metal, plastic, bone

DimensionsOverall: 16 9/16 x 13 3/16 in. (42 x 33.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2010.66.1

DescriptionMottled deep red and maroon square of cloth embroidered in black across the top and in 4 rows down each side of the front center, which is sewn with gold-tone coins. The bottom and sides sewn with silver-tone coins, the bottom has 16 vertical rows of coins, some with square pierced centers. A woven brow strap is sewn to the top center and sides, in maroon, red and black herringbone pattern. This is ornamented with gold coins and two long strands of large plastic beads over the eyes on each side. At both brows are attached four chains which end in diamond shaped silver metal pieces, or, in one case, a bell. A thick maroon plaited cord is also attached at each brow.