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Six ethnographic amulets from Sumba Barat, Hoha Wungu, dating to the early 1900s, made of wood, fabric and beads with red fabric indicating the social status of a high Merapu religious caste, used as personal amulets kept in kitchens or social areas, in good condition with signs of wear, each measuring about 2 cm by 10 cm.

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Collection of six amulets from West Sumba.
Exactly from Hoha Wungu. Used as personal amulets, they were kept in the kitchens or in the communal areas. The red fabric identifies the social status of a high caste within the Merapu religion.
Six rare amulets with ethnographic charm, datable to the early part of the 20th century, with a nice patina of use.
Origin from a private collection.
The photos are an integral part of the description.

Collection of six amulets from West Sumba.
Exactly from Hoha Wungu. Used as personal amulets, they were kept in the kitchens or in the communal areas. The red fabric identifies the social status of a high caste within the Merapu religion.
Six rare amulets with ethnographic charm, datable to the early part of the 20th century, with a nice patina of use.
Origin from a private collection.
The photos are an integral part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
wood fabric beads
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
0 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Title additional information
Amulets
Width
10 cm
Length
2 cm
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Objects sold
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