High grade silver earrings from Oman, linked by a “mishill” headband made of finely woven silver. The silver band is passed over the head and it is meant to alleviate the weight of the hoop earrings. Worn mainly in North Oman.
The silver band was worn under the head-cloth. A woman first wore the mishill at her wedding and thereafter she would have worn it at all festivals and special occasions.
From Mid 20th century or earlier.
Provenance: private French collection.
Dimensions:
Each earring: 6,5 cm (diameter)
Total length: 40 cm
Weight: 85,6 gr
Literature:
“Oman Adorned”, Shelton, Pauline-Morris, Miranda, Apex Publishing, 1997, p.64
“Silver Jewellery of Oman”, Rajab, Jehan S., Tareq Rajab Museum, Kuwait, 1997
“Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009, p. 390
“Silver. The traditional art of Oman”, Hawley, Ruth, Stacey international, London, 2000, p.65
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