Tibetan ceremonial beaded hat and belt hooks held the cranium in

hooks held the cranium in place

This skull has been beautifully cleaned and mounted

The banded guitarfish is an elasmobranch related to the rays although the body shape is half way between rays and typical shark form

tactile object from Australian history and a fine example of this aboriginal art form

It stands 50cm high

Tibetan ceremonial beaded hat and belt hooks held the cranium inTibetan 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