4085

Gold Earrings for Bride Price

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Gold Earrings for Bride Price
SOLD
150.00USD+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 10:58UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4085
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Title: Gold Earrings for Bride Price
Description: Gold earrings were used as bride price in the Naga Culture of Flores Island, Indonesia. This pair has a heart-shaped inner design bordered by ropework and beading. Some loss of dangles, and one hook is broken (easily repairable). Illustrated in NNP edition, https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/541824?page=210, lower right.
Low Estimate: 300
High Estimate: 600
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