Man's hair ornament

19th-20th century

Male nomads of eastern Tibet wore this ornament attached to a braid of hair or a scarf and slanted over one eye. At the top, a kirttimiuka head connects to two arms embracing, holding a single coral bead. Beneath, two makaras resembling Chinese dragons swirl with their tiny snouts, claws and thick tails.

Repousse silver, imitation coral, and copper

6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (17.15 x 13.97 cm)

Seattle Art Museum Purchase Fund

72.65

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySan Francisco, California, San Francisco Craft and Folk Art Museum, "Enduring Traditions: Tibetian Folk Art", August 26th - October 25th, 1987 (08/26/1987 - 10/25/1987)

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Bead Quiz", July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009, (7/1/2008 - 7/1/2009)

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