Gilded silver pair of matching bracelets. Embossed bracelets like this are worn by a bride in Palembang (South Sumatra), one on each wrist, according to Islamic tradition. She wears the bracelets in festive occasions as well. This pair still keeps some hard material inside to avoid bumps and dents.
From the 1st half of 20th century or earlier.
Dimensions:
Inner diameter: 6,7 cm (2,64 inches)
Total diameter: 9,5 cm (3,74 inches)
Width: 3,5 cm (1,38 inches)
Weight: 251,1 gr
Literature:
“Magie van de vrouw”, Vanderstraete, Anne, werelsmuseum, Rotterdam, 2012
“Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia”, Carpenter, Bruce W., Editions Didier Millet, 2011
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