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Nuristani woman’s head wear

Nuristani woman’s head wear
 (1900-1940)

Medium
cotton, silk, glass buttons, cowrie shells, kingfisher feathers
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Asian Art, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk, glass buttons, cowrie shells, kingfisher feathers
Measurements
85.2 × 27.2 cm
Accession Number
2019.895
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Supporters of Asian Art, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display

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