Protective Hat / Helmet
Oman
Silver thread and textile
19th century
7” (18cm) diameter by 6.6” (16.5) tall
An unusual helmet/hat with very intricate silver thread making many patterns on the surface. This technique is very much like you see on the Khanjar knife scabbards that the men carried in the 19th century. It was probably incorporated into the turban for prestige and protection.
$750
