New York, NY
Details
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Tribal
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Copper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Good Good less
- Description
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Mamuli copper pendant from Indonesia, mounted on black metal base. Features depictions on either side, of two servants and a …
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Mamuli copper pendant from Indonesia, mounted on black metal base. Features depictions on either side, of two servants and a noble on horseback, one guiding the horse, the other supporting a parasol for the noble.
Mamuli are precious metal ornaments of the Sumba people, Sumba, Indonesia. They are found in the megalithic society of the western Sumba people, e.g. the Anakalang society. The Mamuli ornaments have a shape which represents the female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life. Mamuli are the most important Sumbanese precious metal valuables and are seen as heirloom objects which served in important exchange rituals. less
New York, NY
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