These stylish women’s pendants are examples of the Lhasa style favored in the historic capital of Tibet. The geometric-shaped lotus blossoms are called akor. They are paired with elaborate headdresses and hung from the hair on either side of the face. The pendants face forward to show the highly prized turquoise stones and look like earrings. Due to their considerable weight, they are secured using hooks on the reverse that attach to the hair or a ceremonial headdress. As offerings, similar pendants adorn the tombs of the 11th (died 1856), 12th (died 1875), and 13th (died 1933) Dalai Lamas in the Potala Palace.