“bodom” head ornament, Uzbekistan

Pendant called “bodom” for a headband or to fasten to the bonnet, in the shape of three combined botehs above a crescent. From Khorezm.

Gilt silver, coral, turquoises and glass cabochons.

19th century.

Provenance: ex-Ghysels collection.

Size: 23 x 20 cm
Weight: 222,6 g

Literature:

“Parures de tête ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2005
“Jewelry from the Orient (Bir Collection)”, Seiwert, Wolf Dieter, Arnoldsche, 2009
“Il corallo. Nell’ornamento dell’Asia islamica dalla Turchia all’Uzbekistan”, del Mare, Cristina-Vidale, Massimo, Electa napoli, 2001
“Asian jewellery”, Geoffroy-Schneiter, Skira, 2011
“Uzbekistan. Heirs of the Silk Road”, Kalter and Pavaloi, Thames & Hudson, 1997
“Il corallo. Nell’ornamento dell’Asia islamica dalla Turchia all’Uzbekistan”, del Mare, Cristina-Vidale, Massimo, Electa napoli, 2001

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