Silver, turquoise and glass saddle ring, Tibet

Big silver men’s hair ring from the Himalayan region. It is called Saddle ring because of the shape similar to a horse saddle. This kind of ring is bigger than the ones used on the fingers and were used attached to the head band.

Made of high grade silver, turquoise and a red glass bead.

From the first half of the 20th century or earlier.

Provenance: Belgian private collection.

Dimensions:

Top of the ring: 3,2 cm

Literature:

“Parures de tête ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2005, p. 124
“Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009, p. 291
“Ethnic jewellery from Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands”,  The pepin Press, 2002, p.173
“Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas”, Clarke, John, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 2004, p. 25
“Traditional jewelry of India”, Untracht, Oppi, Harry N. Abrams. Inc publishers, 1997, p. 155

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