Gold and gems head ornament tikka, India

Gold head ornament “tikka” that is used on the forehead by brides on wedding celebrations.

Made of 22 kt gold, gemstones and pearls.

From mid or the second half of the 20th century.

Dimensions: 3,2 x 3 cm
Weight: 5,24 gr

Literature:

“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997
“Indian Jewellery”, Holbein Hendley, Thomas, BR publication, Delhi, 2009
“Beautiful people, Traditional Indian jewellery” Van Gelder, Bernardette, ACC Art Books, 2018
“Indian Folk jewellery”, Ganguly, Waltraud, B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2015
“Dance of the peacock”, Krishnam, Usha R. Bala, India book House, 2010

NIS81