Hair Pin

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-hair ornaments-hair pins

Culture Li

Date20th Century

Made AtHainan Province, China, Asia

MediumBone, bead and silk string

Dimensions1/4 × 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (0.6 × 1.3 × 24.1 cm)
Tassel: 23 in. (58.4 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2019.22.33

DescriptionHairpin carved out of bone and tied with long strands of thread. This bone hairpin consists of a long, flat body etched with geometric designs and an anthropomorphic figure at top. The designs are set against a black background. One red or rust-colored tassel, long in length, is tied around the upper portion of the ornament. Li culture, China; 20th century

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