New York, NY. By Appointment

Silver Wedding Veil or Hair Ornament from Yemen


Probably Early 20th Century

Length:15½″

The high finely-chiseled chain at the crown of this ornament is 1 inch. Below the crown is suspended an elaborate fringe of hollow cast bells. The hinged lattice chains below the fringe were made to curve around the face of the bride. This veil was meant to be made for a bride of a high status.