Mamuli - Indonesia (No reserve price)

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A private-collection lot of twenty items from Sumba, Indonesia, comprising eighteen copper Mamuli pendants and two wooden fasteners dating to the early 20th century, with sizes up to 7 cm high and 5 cm wide, provenance Privécollectie, in fair condition and authentic.

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A small collection of 18 Mamuli from Sumba, Indonesia, and two wooden fasteners. The Mamuli, worn as ear-hangers or pendants, were commonly worn jewelry on Sumba island. The ornaments have a shape that represents the female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life.

The wooden fasteners were used to tighten a belt or rope clothing piece.

Collected in the 1970s to the 1980s. Estimated age: early 20th century

The Mamuli hangers range from 4 to 7 cm in length. The fasteners are 7 cm and 5 cm in length. See pictures

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A small collection of 18 Mamuli from Sumba, Indonesia, and two wooden fasteners. The Mamuli, worn as ear-hangers or pendants, were commonly worn jewelry on Sumba island. The ornaments have a shape that represents the female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life.

The wooden fasteners were used to tighten a belt or rope clothing piece.

Collected in the 1970s to the 1980s. Estimated age: early 20th century

The Mamuli hangers range from 4 to 7 cm in length. The fasteners are 7 cm and 5 cm in length. See pictures

Translated Show original

Details

Indigenous object name
Mamuli
Number of objects
20
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Copper, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Height
7 cm
Width
5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
ASvdLaan
The NetherlandsVerified
364
Objects sold
100%
147
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Private

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