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An Extraordinary, Richly Adorned Yemeni Woman’s Bonnet - Rita Okrent Collection (C910)

RARE FIND: only one in our inventory

An exquisitely collectible, well adorned vintage woman’s hat from the mid-20th century.

From the Hajja Governate in Yemen. Collected in the 1970's. A very similar bonnet can be found on P. 77 in the Marjorie Ransom's book, Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba (2014). See photo in listing photos.

Decorated with 25+ old Ottoman and other coins, 7 silver prayer tubes, a mix of 28 faux amber, faux coral and vintage glass beads, 7 large silver bells, 1 headpiece, and 8 mixed silver amulets.

Measurements: Weighs 1 lb, 10 oz. / .7 kilo. 13 inches / 33 cm top to bottom (when folded), 7 inches / 17.7 cm front to back (at top for head - 14 inches  / 35 cm all around).

Collectors Item 910

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