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
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