South Sumatran comb used as part of the wedding cerimonial jewellery, together with other pieces (Indonesia).
These filigree combs are found in Lampung and are usually referred to as Lampung combs, it appears that they were manufactured n West Sumatra by the Minangkabau who excelled in this work.
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
“Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011, p. 125
“Magie van de vrouw”, Vanderstraete, Anne, wereldmuseum, Rotterdam, 2012, p. 273
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