Lot n° 366
Estimation :
800 - 1000
EUR
Five-sided tiara in silk and braided silk brocade, leather a - Lot 366
Five-sided tiara in silk and braided silk brocade, leather and wool, mounted with numerous cabochons and elements of carnelian, coral, turquoise, black stone, freshwater pearls and seeds. A ga'u-shaped element mounted on the front.
Some damaged stones.
Tibet, early 20th century.
Height: 23 cm.
A family tradition, this headdress was brought directly from Ladakh in the 1970s.
Opinions differ as to the use of this headdress: woman-oracle headdress or ceremonial headdress, or even lama tiara. In any case, its shape derives from the costume worn by Ladakhi mediums.
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