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Object worn on the head for decoration or protection This article is about any covering of the head of a human. For a decorative band at the top of a page or a chapter, see Headpiece (book illustration).
South Asian headpiece

A headpiece is an object worn on the head for decoration or protection.

Headpiece may refer to:

  • A typically thin metallic crown, headband, or tiara worn around the forehead. Commonly worn by ancient rulers, such as Cleopatra, headpieces usually carry some emblem of religious or political significance.
  • A beaded or woven meshwork, often fringed, and worn covering the hair – fascinator.
  • The part of a dance or theatrical costume that is worn on the head.

References

  1. "Definition of HEADPIECE". www.merriam-webster.com. 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
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