Turban Pin

Title
Turban Pin
Year/Period
20th century
Region
Singapore/Malaya
Material
Dimension
Object size: 4.0 x 5.0 x 1.2 cm
Accession No.
2015-00528
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Dr.R.D.Gangatharan in memory of Mrs Lakshmi Rengasamy Davar

Traditional south Indian jewellery is usually crafted to complement the shape and structure of the parts of the body, from head to toe. This is an unusual gold filigree turban ornament in the shape of a peacock. This an heirloom collected by Dr. R. D. Gangatharan’s family.