The ‘functional’ art of the Omo valley herdsmen
Object type:
clothing > put on the head > headdress > headdress
Materials:
leather, metals > metal
Legend:
Diadem worn exclusively by unmarried girls. Has fallen into disuse.
Place of collecting:
Ethiopia > Omo Valley
Culture:
Hamar
Field collector:
Gustaaf Verswijver
Acquisition related person:
Gustaaf Verswijver as mission
Date of acquisition:
2008-04-07
Dimensions:
12,5 cm x 16 cm
Inventory number:
EO.2008.2.62