Clip

Clip

Object type: clothing & accessories

Culture / Provenance: Oman / Harat al-Bilad, Manah

Material: wood

Date: pre-1970

Dimensions:
Length: 11.5 cm
Top width: 2.5 cm
Bottom width: 1.8 cm

Description: clip used by women to tie up their hair or head scarf. It comprises two flat elements, of which the top one presents horizontal striped incisions, and two needle holes at the bottom end.

Collection:
Clive Gracey

Photo credits:
ArCHIAM