Türkmen (Turkmen) Crown Headdress

Dating
Late 19th to early 20th century C.E.
Türkmen (Turkmen) Crown Headdress
Origin
Central Asia
Materials
"Silver, with decorative wire and stamped decoration, table-cut incised carnelians, turquoise, beads, openwork, and silver coins; quilted cotton lining, cotton cords and tassels with beads, and velvet strip with metal ornaments"
Dimensions
Tassel 7.6 cm; Crown 18.1 cm
Tassel 30.5 cm; Crown 14.9 cm
Culture
Museum
Acquisition
ID#
Türkmen (Turkmen)
MET
2006
2006.544.7
Copyright Status
Copyright, MET. Permission to display image obtained on 05/13/22, conditional on "to link to our website."
Source of Image