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Head coverning

hood-like garment; indigo; small maroon strip at edges, trimmed with chains, buttons and coin; blue embroidered back bottom panel with metallic (now dulled) bands, loops and floral medallions, short orange bands and red cross stitch; blue fringe trimmed in irregular orange and blue balls (paper wads?)

Date
early 20th century
In our collection
since June the 3rd, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
39 1/2 x 23 in. (100.33 x 58.42 cm) (without fringe)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Cotton, buttons, metal, coin, paper (?), sequins, shells; needlework
Price
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Composition
zinc47%
iron49%
oxygen4%