No. 99821648

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Ceremonial Fertility Mamuli Necklace - Sumba - Indonesia  (No reserve price)
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€ 55
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Ceremonial Fertility Mamuli Necklace - Sumba - Indonesia (No reserve price)

MEASUREMENTS: Necklace: (diameter) 76 cm (inches 29,9) Pendant: cm 7 x 6.5 x 1.8 (inches 2.75" x 2.5" x 0.7") This necklace features a Mamuli pendant, a traditional Sumbanese ornament made from metal, often silver or gold. The Mamuli's shape is distinct, symbolizing female fertility and the giver of life. There are still 2 old tags from the previous owner Such pieces are rare and highly regarded not just for their artistic craftsmanship but also for their symbolic and spiritual significance. PROVENANCE: This Mamuli pendant comes from the collection of Mitsuharu-san, a Japanese manager who traveled extensively across Indonesia from the 1970s until his passing in 2022. Hailing from Hokkaido, Mitsuharu-san played a significant role in the development of the Japanese food chain "Hok-Ben" (Hokka-Hokka Bento), which grew to over 140 locations across Java and Bali. Mitsuharu-san’s frequent travels across Indonesia, particularly to the smaller Sunda Islands—such as Lombok, Flores, Sumba, Timor, and Sulawesi—ignited his passion for Indonesian tribal art. Over the years, he curated a remarkable collection of ethnic jewelry from East Indonesia, of which I have had the honor of acquiring select pieces that I now proudly offer here on eBay. REFERENCES: In terms of references, you can find similar items at institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, where these Sumbanese artifacts are displayed as part of their Southeast Asian collections.

No. 99821648

Sold
Ceremonial Fertility Mamuli Necklace - Sumba - Indonesia  (No reserve price)

Ceremonial Fertility Mamuli Necklace - Sumba - Indonesia (No reserve price)

MEASUREMENTS:
Necklace: (diameter) 76 cm (inches 29,9)
Pendant: cm 7 x 6.5 x 1.8 (inches 2.75" x 2.5" x 0.7")


This necklace features a Mamuli pendant, a traditional Sumbanese ornament made from metal, often silver or gold. The Mamuli's shape is distinct, symbolizing female fertility and the giver of life. There are still 2 old tags from the previous owner

Such pieces are rare and highly regarded not just for their artistic craftsmanship but also for their symbolic and spiritual significance.


PROVENANCE: This Mamuli pendant comes from the collection of Mitsuharu-san, a Japanese manager who traveled extensively across Indonesia from the 1970s until his passing in 2022. Hailing from Hokkaido, Mitsuharu-san played a significant role in the development of the Japanese food chain "Hok-Ben" (Hokka-Hokka Bento), which grew to over 140 locations across Java and Bali. Mitsuharu-san’s frequent travels across Indonesia, particularly to the smaller Sunda Islands—such as Lombok, Flores, Sumba, Timor, and Sulawesi—ignited his passion for Indonesian tribal art. Over the years, he curated a remarkable collection of ethnic jewelry from East Indonesia, of which I have had the honor of acquiring select pieces that I now proudly offer here on eBay.


REFERENCES: In terms of references, you can find similar items at institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, where these Sumbanese artifacts are displayed as part of their Southeast Asian collections.

Final bid
€ 55
Amy Wassing
Expert
Estimate  € 220 - € 270

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