Triple Bow Brooch From Human Hair
Maker
Unknown Maker
Production date
Circa 1850s
Description
Mourning Brooch with triple bows made completely from human hair. The tubular bow ribbon and the three balloon tassels below have a mesh or net like appearance. At the centre of the bow is a small rosesette. Beneath the bows a three very fine chains with each one connecting to a little balloon shaped pouch. On the reverse side is a bar pin attachment.
Style referred as "balloon" jewellery-refers to method of manufacture-long strands of hair plaited and twisted over a tubular base; steamed; slid off the mould & secured in circular shapes by gold bands.
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Object detail
Courtesy of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
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