Female headdress

Title
Female headdress
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Sarawak
Dimension
Object size: L16.5 x W20.5 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-03419
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

This headgear is in a form of a comb and decorated with repoussé and embossed flower motif. This headgear is usually worn during ceremonies by young women.

 

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