Head ornament consisting of a large cluster of seed pearls surrounding an oval piece of rose quartz and surmounted by a framework of wired kingfisher feathers. Inside the framework are artificial flowers made from seed pearls, pieces of jade and rose quartz and a butterfly made from seed pearls, coral and thread-covered wire. Pendants of pearls, jade and quartz hang from the framework. There are two brass prongs for attachment.
head ornament
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