Pair of Sumba ivory bracelets, Indonesia

These Sumbanese bracelets, worn by men and women alike, are easily identified by its graceful form and triangle decoration with dots.

Age: 19th century or older. The object has been examined by an ivory appraiser and has a certificate stating that the ivory predates 1947.

In very good condition, with no chips or damages.

Dimensions:

Total size: 9,3 cm
Inner diameter: 5 cm

Literature:

“Bracelets ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie d’Océanie et d’Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002, p. 294
“Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011, p. 206
“Magie van de vrouw”, Vanderstraete, Anne, werelsmuseum, Rotterdam, 2012, p.352
“L’or des Iles. Bijoux et ornements d’indonesie, malaisie et philippines”, Rodgers, Susan, Musée Barbier Mueller, Geneve, 1991, p. 296

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