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LADAKH, Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan region of high mountains…
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LADAKH, Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan region of high mountains…
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Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
LADAKH,
Ladakh is a trans-Himalayan region of high mountains belonging to India but of Tibetan culture.
This is an important traditional 'Perak' headdress, framed by two woollen flaps to protect against the cold.
It was worn by the women of the high valleys and its rich ornamentation (reliquary box, turquoise, cowries, agate cabochons) testifies not only to the wealth of the family but also to its strong symbolic value. Turquoise, a symbol of the heavens, protected health, cowrie shells were associated with women, and the decoration on the protective box evokes an astral entity.
76 x 36.5 cm
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Pictures modified on 06/10/2026 at 11:12 AM
Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 11:12 AM
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