Batak, Sumatra, 18-19th cent.
Showing posts with label Batak Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Batak Jewelry. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
EARRING "KUDUNG- KUDUNG"
from: www.shalimarbali.com
Approximately 70 years
These handmade Kudung-Kudung are gilded silver earrings and were worn by Batak women during various ceremonies.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Batak Ring --001
BATAK RING, SUMATRA
Region: Indonesia
Dimensions:
A brass finger ring, featuring a warrior on a horse.
Batak Ring
BATAK RING, SILVER
Region: Lake Toba
Dimensions:
Old silver ring from Sumatra, Batak people. Interesting, unique design. Strong, heavy, wearable. US ring size is 9.
Singa Naga
Batak Bracelet with Singa Naga
Region: Lake Toba
Dimensions: C. 4 inches diameter
Classic heavy metal cast bracelet from the Lake Toba Batak people of central Sumatra. Double singa motif with geometric designs. Two lizards cling to the backs of the singas. The magical, mythical singa beast features prominently in Batak traditional thought. Part naga with elephantine elements, the singa motif occurs in jewelry, house panel designs, and shaman's paraphernalia.
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