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Hair Ornament for a Female Shaman

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Hair Ornament for a Female Shaman

Amami Ōshima Island

Second Shō dynasty, Ryūkyū kingdom, 18th century

Silver and gilt bronze

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This hairpin was given by the king to a female shaman of Ryukyu.

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