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1991.17.80

Brown woman's headdress decorated with cowrie shells, white and blue plastic buttons, brass (?military) buttons, brass bells, and red plastic beads.

1991.17.80

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Collection type
Object
Description
Brown woman's headdress decorated with cowrie shells, white and blue plastic buttons, brass (?military) buttons, brass bells, and red plastic beads.
Geographical reference
Pakistan
Asia > Southern Asia > Pakistan
Chitral
Cultural groups
Kalash
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1991
Date collected
By 1991
Acquisition information
Donated: 04/07/1991
Materials and processes
Material Wool Textile Animal, Material Cowrie Shell, Material Brass Metal, Material Plastic Synthetic, Material Wool Yarn Animal, Process Stitched, Process Woven
Dimensions
Width 283 mm, Length 780 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1991.17.80

Search terms: Clothing Headgear, Headdress, Headgear

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