Tibetan ceremonial beaded hat and belt In the tree behind is

In the tree behind is a possum and the moon or sun is picked out in deeper carving as a white disk

It stands 50cm high

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

The hand and foot are both complete with all the bones present and intact

Tibetan ceremonial beaded hat and belt In the tree behind isTibetan 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