Head Ornament

Unknown

18th–20th century · Gold, topaz, green beryl, glass, pearls · Islamic Art

This type of ornament would have been attached to a headscarf or diadem on either side of the head, and connected by a chain to a large decorative earring which hung alongside the ear (such as 65.265.1-4). Jewels of this type are best known to have been worn by Jewish women in Morocco. The pin on the reverse suggests this object may have been repurposed as a brooch or fibula.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–20th century

Medium

Gold, topaz, green beryl, glass, pearls

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Gift of Charles A. Poindexter, 1965