Tibetan ceremonial beaded hat and belt The beads themselves are all

The beads themselves are all different sizes and shapes which is an indication of the age of this item

They live in the extreme northeast of Gabon near the Republic of the Congo border

Sometimes distinguished from manillas mainly by their wearability are a large number of regional types called 'Bracelet' monies and 'Legband' monies

This skull has been beautifully cleaned and mounted

Tibetan ceremonial beaded hat and belt The beads themselves are allTibetan Nobleman's beaded ceremonial hat and belt. The colour red is auspicious in Tibetan culture. It is a sacred colour, one of the colours of the five Buddhas and the colour of the monk's garments. Red is related to life force and preservation. The hat and belt are made from intricately laid strings of red glass beadwork with blue and black strings to highlight. Cowrie shells and chips of turquoise are also incorporated into the design. The hat is