Title
Ornament
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Indonesia
Dimension
Object size: L 3.4 x W 4.4
Accession No.
1997-04143
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This ornament is part of a Peranakan Chinese bridal headdress depicting eight immortals. It is believed that deity motifs protect the wearer from malevolent spiritual forces during the wedding rites. Different accessories and outfits were required for the 12-day traditional Peranakan wedding ceremony, during which symbolic rites were performed by the bride and groom.
