Oman and Zanzibar Virtual Museum

Antique Omani silver (bullet) purse ornament shields ! Antique Omani silver (bullet) purse ornament shields   Rare silver pair of shields used on the bullet pouch fitted to a belt. Each pair of silver shields contains an emblem, we do not know the meaning of these emblems.       Arab name:  Mihafazah Period: 1850-1940 Origin: Oman References: Tribes in Oman jrl Carter page 168 illustration top right The craft heritage of Oman Vol 2 Richardson & Dorr p 452 item 101 Islamic Art in Oman page 328