Hair Ornament (rakodi) from Tamil Nadu, India

Size:

4 x 5 cm

Weight 11,2 grams

Region:

Tamil Nadu, India

Type:

rakodi

Age/Period:

19th century

Material:

Gold, Ruby, Emerald, two diamonds, one white sapphire

Condition:

very good

Description:

Was worn on the top of the hair, to protect the chakra.

It shows a peacock.

The hook to wear it as a pendant was added later

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