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 could also be used attached to the head band.
Made of high grade silver and turquoise.
From the first half of the 20th century or earlier.
Provenance: UK private collection.
Dimensions:
Top of the ring: 4 cm
Ring size: US 14 – 23,25 mm inner diameter
Weight: 38,6 gr
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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