Massive gilded silver filigree earrings called “karabu kudung-kudung” from North Sumatra. This type of earrings was worn by women on their wedding day and during other ceremonies that mark a transition to a new phase in the life cycle.
The form of the pendant, with its four curved silver strips is somewhat reminiscent of a lantern.
From early 20th century or older.
Dimensions: 15 x 5 cm
Combined weight: 105 gr
Literature:
“Gold Silver and Brass, jewellery of the Batak”, Sibeth, Achim, 5 Continents Editions, 2012, p.37, 60-62
“Magie van de vrouw”, Vanderstraete, Anne, wereldmuseum, Rotterdam, 2012, p. 142
“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001, p. 261
“Power and gold: jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines”, Rodgers, Susan, Presteg Verlag, Geneve, 1988, p. 275-6
“The jewelry of Southeast Asia”, Richter, Anne, Thames & Hudson, 2000, p. 201
“Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago”. Anne Richter, Bruce W. Carpenter, ed.Didier Millet, 2011, p. 364-5
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