This neck ring is crafted from two long strips of silver that are finely and evenly twisted together.Traces of copper tones is done deliberately by adding more copper to one of the silver strips. Neck ring from Nias island is rare and not easily obtainable.

Circa; 1920

The ribbed design silver bracelet mirrors each side of this bracelet. It is well worn and has a beautiful patina.

Circa; 1930

Timorese bracelets were part of brides-wealth payment to the wife-givers. They provided women, fertility and spiritual protection for the bride receivers. Although the head hunting days were over, these bracelets were worn as knuckle dusters in war dances during festivals.

Indonesia is an archipelago that is located on the equator. It stretches 5,000 km from East to West and 2,000 km from North to South. It consists of more than 13,000 islands and is inhabited by people of enormous cultural diversity.

The Marangga has the shape of two joined triangles, in a double axe head shape. Being part of heirloom treasure especially those that are made of gold, the Marangga is kept in the attic of noble houses and taken out in the light only for special occasions.

Circular flat earrings in an open oval form, decorated with tiny balls.These earrings are not normally used as part of bridewealth payments.They were given by their parents to wear as simple decorations for ritual festivities.

These Flores earring symbolize a narrow passage to the vulva. They are positioned on the ear by slotting them through elongated ear lobes. However, I have made them wearable by adding hooks to them. Today some braves ones have also painstakingly elongated their earlobes for disc plates.

Timorese bracelets were part of brides-wealth payment to the wife-givers. They provided women, fertility and spiritual protection for the bride receivers. Although the head hunting days were over, these bracelets were worn as knuckle dusters in war dances during festivals.

These silver bracelets of serpent design are well worn with a waxy feel.The larger one would look very good on the upper arm.