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HEAD DECORATION - KURDISTAN-IRAQ

Posted by Peter Hoesli on March 15, 2015 at 7:38pm

I had a couple of years ago the opportunity to buy such a head decoration. It was very expensive as most of the Kurdish-Iraqi pieces as they are very rare. Furthermore, it was not complete, hence, I did not purchase it. I was therefore thrilled to be given a second opportunity for an even greater piece - complete - only with a few beads missing. A fabulous high-silver piece.

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Lynn Ardent March 17, 2015 at 12:48am

Spectacular, congratulations Peter!! Do you know if this was worn down the back as a braid ornament, or on the side of the head as a veil ornament?
Mustafa J. Salem March 17, 2015 at 10:49am

Gorgeous head decoration Peter, I love the way it was crafted and especially the triangular piece at the bottom of the piece. Congats. Peter for getting a better piece and more complete. . Good hunt.
Peter Hoesli March 17, 2015 at 4:05pm

Dear Lynn and Mustafa; Many thanks for your comments. I am not really sure how this is worn. I always thought that it would be worn at the back as a braid ornament. However, you can see on the photo that there is a chain with a hook attached on the ring, holding the triangular piece. This is a bit confusing. I will follow-up and if I personally meet the lady (I have asked the dealer to organize a meeting with her), I will definitely ask her. I am so impressed with the way she has kept her mother's jewelry. All were kept beautifully polished and wrapped up in a cloth for protection. I respect such people a lot as they sincerely care for these pieces. With kind regards. Peter
ait ouakli March 17, 2015 at 10:08pm

Absolutly beautiful and interesting piece
Nada March 19, 2015 at 9:23am

Beautiful! If like the Syrian/Jordanian dorsal ornament called arjeh, it would be worn attached to a head band that goes over and across the head and this particular adornment hangs at the back like a plait.