Explore the CollectionAnimal Headdress

Measurements
27cm x 27cm
Place of Origin
India
Historical Period/Date
20th Century
Registration Number
2007-021
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Bead Embroidery,
Objects
Animal Headdresses,

Physical Description

A shaped beaded headpiece for a cow, with three loops for attachment and a beaded fringe. Worked on a sacking base with a background of white beads with muticoloured figures, four human, two horse and two elephants. Design also includes a swastika, a God and several Trees of Life. A number of sequins have been superimposed and there is a narrow formal border of red, white and blue beads.

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