This jewellery is still traditionally worn by Tibetan women today by threading a strand of hair through the holes in the jewellery and tying a knot at the bottom. Sometimes the jewellery is also sewn onto peraks.
With their shell-like shape, Tibetan hair beads resemble one of the eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune. In ancient Tibet, these beads adorned the hair of women from the Tibetan upper class.
This Tibetan Turquoise Hair Bead is made of White Metal or Silver and ornamented with a large turquoise stone at the center. There are four smaller turquoises and two small coral beads on the sides..
It resembles the shape of a conch. The conch is a symbol of knowledge in traditional Buddhism.
The age is difficult to determine, probably the pendant was created in the 20th century.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurements: | 2 x 1" | 5.1 x 2.5 1.7 cm |
| Price: | 110 $ | 96 € |
| Material: | white metal, coral, turquoise |
| High resolution: | Display [0.9 MB, 1160 x 1211 px.] |
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