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
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