This is a fabulous Women's Headdress from the Khampa people of Tibet. The headdress's consist of a collection of amber, coral, turquoise, silver and gold beads, shell and bone all arranged to make a make an elaborate headdress.  To the Khampa people these ornaments have the utmost sentimental value and significance, because these are physical remnants of generations of their ancestors hard work or success. What these people wear becomes a family history.  The Khampa Tibetan festivals are some of the most amazing bejeweling in the world. Traditionally, who you are makes no difference, because you would buy jewelry and beads with your money as a means to carry your wealth with you.
Many ornaments have religious or spiritual meaning, as well as being the objects which store family history, wealth and show family status. This headdress is simply beautiful with all its beautiful beads and ornamentation, and would truly would be a work of art to include in your collection

Hat 10" long x 8" wide x 4  3/4" deep
28" round                                                           HEADDRESS IS VERY HEAVY          STAND NOT INCLUDED
28" long
 

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