An Indonesian 'Kalabubu' Prestige Neck Ring: Nias People - Early 20th Century.
Price
£165
| $219 USD | €195 EUR
Item Ref
TAW 1073
Description
Nias culture 'Tanö Niha', Nias Island 'Ono Niha' - (off the northwest coast of Sumatra, Indonesia). Known as the 'Kalabubu' this form of prestige necklace would have only been worn by the warrior men 'head-hunters' of the Nias.Constructed from graduated sections of shaped and polished coconut and incorporating a central brass embellishment - mounted over a solid oval core.
Size: length, (external: front to back) - 9 3/4" (248mm), max width - 9" (228mm).
Weight - 287 grams.
Condition: Good. No repairs. Natural colour and patina.
Internal Ref: TAW 1073
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