Title
Headdress finials
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Singapore or Malacca
Object Type
Dimension
refer to parts
Accession No.
2002-00691
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
These ornaments were part of the Peranakan Chinese bridal headdress worn during the wedding rites. The headdress was usually decorated with individual gilt silver ornaments of deity motifs to protect the wearer from malevolent spiritual forces. Different accessories and outfits were required for the 12-day traditional Peranakan wedding ceremony, during which symbolic rites were performed by the bride and groom.
