Rare and unique memento mori watch fob entirely made of braided human hair with brass ends. Beautifully done in fine condition.
Hair art originated in 17th Century England to mourn and commemorate the dead. During the Victorian era the sentimentality of hair art surged in popularity. The Victorians had become obsessed with immortality and preserving the memory of the deceased. Hair was a perfect medium as it never decayed. Thus, hair jewellery and art immortalized the deceased forever, providing a romantic and intimate portrait of life, not death.
Total of 7.5 inches in length the braid itself being 5 inches
