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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Man's hair ornament
Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Man's hair ornament

Date19th-20th century
Label TextMale 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.
Object number72.65
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
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)
Credit LineSeattle Art Museum Purchase Fund
Dimensions6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (17.15 x 13.97 cm)
MediumRepousse silver, imitation coral, and copper
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