Palembang bracelets, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Gilded silver pair of matching bracelets. Embossed bracelets like this are worn by a bride in Palembang (South Sumatra), one on each wrist, according to Islamic tradition. She wears the bracelets in festive occasions as well.
From mid 20th century or earlier.
Dimensions:
Inner diameter: 6 cm (2,36 inches)
Total diameter: 9 cm (3,54 inches)
Width: 2,8 cm (1,1 inches)
Weight: 34,2 gr
Literature:
“Magie van de vrouw”, Vanderstraete, Anne, werelsmuseum, Rotterdam, 2012
“Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011
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