BRACELET WITH TWO ROWS OF „SPINES“

BRACELET WITH TWO ROWS OF „SPINES“

Art of the Naga - Exhibition 2011

Code: NAG511-018

bronze

Chang Naga, India

ca. 18.-19. cent.

WIDTH 4,5 CM, DIAMETER 11,5 CM

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This bracelet, is spite of its looks, was worn by women. The „spines“ are buffalo teats and represent fertility. Remains of casting can still be found in the spines and the object has patina

Expert: DI Hans Kaufmann