Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

The piece consists of two decorated triangular ends with a tear -drop shaped hook to attach them to the head cloth. On one triangle there is a missing applique (see picture).

The "akam" (sing.) or "akman" (plural) went from one side of the head to the other beneath the chin. It was worn throughout Northern Oman. The piece consists of two decorated triangular ends with a tear -drop shaped hook to attach them to the head cloth. They are made on a triangular base of rings, soldered together

For the present akman the chains are missing.

The Akam (sing.) or Akman (plural) went from one side of the head to the other beneath the chin. It was worn throughout Northern Oman. The piece consists of two decorated triangular ends with a tear -drop shaped hook to attach them to the head cloth. They are made on a triangular base of rings, soldered together. The whole piece, the 2 triangular ends and the 6 chains linking them together is called Akam slsila, meaning "akam" with chains.