Ladakh, Perack, woman”s headdress. Large turquoise beads and copper and silver ornaments attached to red felt backing. Strings of silver and coral beads at top. Etched copper band anchoring top edge. Long woven wool streamers at top with coral, silver, and other beads and two large, round mother-of-pearl pieces. Tasseled strands of shell at side. A leather strap ties around chin.
