A strip of fabric, reinforced with cardboard, supports metallic ribbon borders and applique pierced brass elements on which are mounted colored stones. Large pierced plaques hang from ends of string-ties. L: 19 inches without ties. Worn, one tie detached
AUCTION 40 |
Thursday, June 26th,
2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 307
FABRIC AND METAL WEDDING HEADPIECE.
A strip of fabric, reinforced with cardboard, supports metallic ribbon borders and applique pierced brass elements on which are mounted colored stones. Large pierced plaques hang from ends of string-ties. L: 19 inches without ties. Worn, one tie detached
Probably Morocco, 20th century
Est: $700 - $1,000
See Israel Museum catalogue, The Jews in Morocco (1983) no. 422b, p. 224