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A Chatelaine or grooming kit worn by Minangkabau men in Sumatra, Indonesia. The cloth band was used to tie the chatelaine to the waist as a belt. Material: cotton, low grade silver. From mid-20th century or earlier. Dimensions: Size of the chatelaine with chains: 18 cm Length of the cloth band: 105 cm Literature: “Ceintures ethniques d'Afrique d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2004, p. 223 INDO156
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Lampung comb used as part of the wedding cerimonial jewellery, together with other pieces. From South Sumatra, Indonesia. The filigree and granulated decoration confirm de Islamic influence on the Sumatran coasts. Materials: gilded silver, silver. From the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 13,5 x 6 cm Weight: 69,4 gr Literature: “Parures de tête ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2005, p. 280 INDO155
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Pubic ornament for boys, which was worn around the waist. From Sumbawa, Indonesia. High grade silver, decorated with filigree and granulation. From the 19th century. Dimensions: Ornament(with round beads): 7,5 x 5,5 cm Height with base: 20,5 cm Weight: 16,2 gr Literature: “Sieraden, en lichaamsversiering uit Indonesië”, Wassing, Rita, Museum Nusantara, 1984, p.116 INDO133
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Aceh gilded silver ear ornaments, from Nord Sumatra (Indonesia), in the shape of a sunburst. They are decorated with fine filigree and small dangles (three of them missing). From the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 3 (diameter) x 1,2 cm Weight: 13 gr Literature: “Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011, p. 54 “A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001, p. 263 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000, p. 220 “Sieraden, en lichaamsversiering uit Indonesië”, Wassing, Rita, Museum Nusantara, 1984, p. 50 “Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago”. Anne Richter, Bruce W. Carpenter, ed.Didier Millet, 2011, p. 449-50 INDO134
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Necklace from the Toraja people, Sulawesi (Indonesia) The central pendant is made of a metal alloy. It is strung with granulated Toraja beads, glass beads and Dutch/Indonesian coins dated all of them in 1945. From the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: Length: 84 cm approx. Central Pendant:7 x 7 cm Size of coins: 1,8 cm (diameter) INDO159
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Head ornament worn by chamans from Krui people (South Sumatra) or from Siberut Island, Mentawai archipielago (Indonesia). Materials: wood, cotton, glass beads, cauris, shell, paper seeds. The suspended objects are considered to have magic powers. First half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 18 cm Literature: “Le Monde en Tete”, Seuil, 2019, p. 190 “Ethnic jewellery and adornment” Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Art Press, 2009, p. 186 “Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011, p. 101 “Voyage dans ma tête”, fage éditions, 2010, p. 152 INDO131
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Necklace "Kalung Berahmeni", from the Karo Batak people, Sumatra (Indonesia). This necklace was worn by children and adolescents to protect them. The silver beads were formed over a resin core and engraved with magical patterns to ward off calamity. This type of beads were also common among the Gayo, the Alas and the Acehnese. From the first half of the 20th century. Provenance: European private collection. Dimensions: Length: 70 cm Size of biggest beads: 3 cm Weight: 201,5 gr Literature: “Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011, p. 85 “Gold Silver and Brass, jewellery of the Batak”, Sibeth, Achim, 5 Continents Editions, 2012, p. 141 “Colliers ethniques d'Afrique d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, Leurquin, Anne, Skira, 2003, p.338 INDO166
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A wodden comb insert with bone carved decorations, from Tanimbar, Maluku Islands (Indonesia). Similar combs were used in neighbouring islands, under different names and with different kinds of decoration. These wood combs were used by hunters. The bone carvings represents a naga serpent-dragon with a gaping mouth. Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 1 cm Literature: “Power and gold: jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines”, Rodgers, Susan, Presteg Verlag, Geneve, 1988, p. 223 “Sieraden, en lichaamsversiering uit Indonesië”, Wassing, Rita, Museum Nusantara, 1984, p. 130 INDO149
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Pair of high-grade silver earrings called kau ata, from Tetum, West Timor. They were made with mold. The bells at the bottom rattled slightly when worn. The spirals recall the Bronze Age Don Song pattern depicted on rock paintings. First half of the 20th century or older. Size: 7,5 x 6,5 cm Combined weight: 32 gr Literature: “A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001, p.282 “Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago”. Anne Richter, Bruce W. Carpenter, ed.Didier Millet, 2011, p. 102 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000, p.210 “L'or des Iles. Bijoux et ornements d'indonesie, malaisie et philippines”, Rodgers, Susan, Musée Barbier Mueller, Geneve, 1991, p. 207-298 “Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011, p.275 INDO138
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Rare Minangkabau necklace,from West Sumatra, Indonesia. The necklace is made of high grade silver (gilded). While the oval filigree pendants with a central flower might suggest the stylized lotus, they are also typical of the star forms used in the Islamic design protocols of the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East and elsewhere. Late 19th century pictures show women of Solok wearing similar necklaces and it is likely that they were either made in nearby Padang on the coast or asembled there from filigree elements sent down by numerous silversmiths working in the Agam hills. The Central pendant is the biggest, and the rest have decreasing sizes. From the 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions: Length: 50 cm Size of central pendant with dangles: 6,5 x 3,5 cm Weight: 73,6 gr Literature: “Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago”. Anne Richter, Bruce W. Carpenter, ed.Didier Millet, 2011, p.286 INDO136
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Rare Minangkabau necklace,from West Sumatra, Indonesia. The necklace is made of high grade silver (gilded) and coral. From the 19th or early 20th century. Dimensions: Length: 62 cm Size of the central pendant: 6,5 x 6 cm Weight: 32,2 gr INDO147
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Solid silver bracelet from Timor (Indonesia). Worn bu Atoni Pah Meto warriors, who occupy most of what is now the Indonesian western half of the island. The silver ornaments were comissioned to silversmiths of Ndao and Roti, and the rijksdaalders coins from the Netherlands were melted to produce the silver. From early 20th century. Provenance: Belgian private collection. Dimensions: Total size: 8 x 6 cm Inner diameter: 5,4 cm Back opening: 2,6 cm Width: 1 cm Weight: 109,7 gr Literature: “Bracelets ethniques d'afrique, d'Asie d'Océanie et d'Amérique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2002, p. 297 “Vanishing beauty“, The Art Institute of Chicago, 2016, p. 222 “Silver from fetish to fashion”, Nadler, Daniel and Serga, pdn publishing, 2005, p. 255 “The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000, p. 211 INDO114
