Black silk hair tassel. Long twisted strands are gathered together in a ball at top, with a thin, braided tie protruding from its centre. Most strands have been sealed against fraying by a small lump of brown substance at bottom.

• Narrative

  Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.

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• Type of Item tassel
• Culture Tibetan
• Material silk fibre
• Measurements height 165.0 cm, width 3.5 cm, depth 3.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Barbara Cook
• Received from Barbara Cook

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• Made in Tibet

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• Collection Date between 1988 and 1990
• Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
• Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3174/0010