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Shashbau (traditional hair jewellery)

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Description

A traditional hair jewellery. The artifact is made in the form of a small amulet, with a base crafted from smoothly processed silver. Six silver coins are attached in three rows in a sequential arrangement at the lower part of the item. The placement of the coins gives the ornament a decorative appearance and produces a melodic sound during movement.

Dating period: XIX в.
Material: Silver
Technique: Silvering
Size: 7см х 9 см х 5 см х 29 см.
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