Mamuli - Indonesia (No reserve price)

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Selected by Surya Rutten

A small collection of 18 Mamuli from Sumba Indonesia and two wood fasteners. The Mamuli, worn as an ear-hanger or pendant, was a commonly worn jewelry on Sumba island. the The ornaments have a shape which represents the female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life. The wooden fastenes was used to tighten a belt or rope clothing piece. Collected in the 1970's to '80's. Estimated age: early 20th century The Mamuli hangers range from 4 to 7 cm in length. The fasteners are 7cm and 5 cm in length. See pictures

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Mamuli - Indonesia (No reserve price)

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A small collection of 18 Mamuli from Sumba Indonesia and two wood fasteners. The Mamuli, worn as an ear-hanger or pendant, was a commonly worn jewelry on Sumba island. the The ornaments have a shape which represents the female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life.

The wooden fastenes was used to tighten a belt or rope clothing piece.

Collected in the 1970's to '80's. Estimated age: early 20th century

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

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€ 188

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Selected by Surya Rutten

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