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Originally Posted by mrcjgscott
Hello all, recently acquired this carved wooden walking stick/club and wonder if anybody could suggest an origin of the headdress shown?
The seller suggested Siam, but I am not so sure....
Any help gratefully received!!
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Salaams mrcjgscott] I have no idea, however,
throughout Chinese history, the dragon has been associated with the Emperor of China. The first Chinese emperor, Huang Yi, is said to have been transformed into a dragon at the end of his reign and ascended into Heaven. His brother Yan Di is said to have been born by his mother's telepathic communication with a dragon. This is why the Chinese refer to themselves as "descendants of the dragon" and why the dragon has been symbolic of the Emperor of China throughout Chinese history. In fact, the dragon became the national flag during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912, 1917 AD)!
My ex mother in law is a dragon also.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.
