Hair Ornament Item Number: 3559/47 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Two silver hair ornaments, one larger (part a) than the other (part b). Each is scissor-shaped, with the handle-like parts curled into spirals. Circular rivet hold blades together at centre.

Narrative

Purchased by the donor at Chiang Mai from a Hill tribe seller.

Item History

What

Name
Hair Ornament
Identification Number
3559/47 a-b
Type of Item
ornament
Material
silver alloy metal
Part A
height 14.7 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 1.0 cm
Part B
height 12.2 cm, width 9.1 cm, depth 0.8 cm

Who

Culture
Northern Thai
Previous Owner
Marilyn Walker
Received from
Marilyn Walker (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Thailand

When

Collection Date
between 1988 and 1999
Ownership Date
before March 23, 2022
Acquisition Date
on March 23, 2022

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
fair
Accession Number
3559/0047 a-b