DepartmentAsia

Ornament, hair

NameOrnament, hair

Maker Nagee Bai or Nagi Yadi

CultureBanjara

Dateca 1960

Place madeKARNATAKA, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

Mediummetal

Dimensions1 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (4.5 × 4.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.48.18v

Object numberFA.1989.48.18v

Description2 pcs. Circular silver dome soldered to backing. 12 silver balls framing border attached by silver wire. (One ball missing on one ornament.) 8 wire chain dangles, ball-tipped, on ea. ornament. Non-silver loops on back. Worn at the side of the face. Fixed into braid.