Breast ornament
India, Ladakh
Vendu
400 €
Taille
L: 40 cm
B: 43 cm
L: 15.7 inch
B: 16.9 inch
Description
flap-shaped fabric with firm inlay and curved contours, decorated with glass- and metal beads, as well as corals and cowrie snails, 7 leaf-shaped semi-precious stones (Chalcedon) in brass fitting, bulging neckline, cord material for attachment;
ceremonial gorget worn around the neck by the chief lama.