Joe Loux. | Joe Loux presents two rare Karo Batak bracelets from Sumatra, Indonesia, worn by aristocratic men during the funeral of their father.
Joe Loux is a specialist in antique, authentic jewelry from tribal groups around the world. Joe buys and sells antique, rare ethnographic jewelry.
Karo Batak, antique, bracelet, Gelang Sarung, Sumatra, Indonesian Jewelry, Indonesian Jewellery, funerary, silver, gilt, gold, ethnic, aristocratic, amulet
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Two Bracelets, “Gelang Sarung”.
Karo Batak people, Sumatra, Indonesia
Early 20th century
The larger bracelet is silver with gilding and suasa. Inner diameter: 2 5/8″, height: 6 3/8″
The smaller bracelet is silver with a copper interior. Inner diameter: 2 5/8″, height: 5 3/8″
Each bracelet is formed of three sliding tubes of metal, decorated with appld spiral designs and balls. Please note the signs of wear on both of these examples. These were used by aristocratic bridegrooms, by men of the upper class during the funerals of their fathers, and as an amulet (See Power and Gold’ by Susan Rodgers, pp.277, 322).
Price on Request.
Smaller bracelet with copper interior is SOLD.
Category
jewelry, recent acquisitions
