This neck ring is just two strips of silver, twisted together. The copper streaks are done on purpose. Nias island pieces are not common.

Circa: 1920

This ribbed design silver bracelet is symmetrical. Worn smooth, the patina is deep, warm, earned.

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.

Six matching pairs of Flores earrings echo that ancient idea: a narrow passage to the vulva, symbol of birth and power.They are positioned on the ear by slotting them through elongated ear lobes. I have hung them on hooks so you can wear the meaning, not the pain.

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.

Silver bracelets of serpent design, plain, well worn with a waxy patina. The larger ones sit beautifully high on the arm.

Anklets from Sumba Indonesia are fascinating-traditional pieces often crafted by hand from brass, worn as symbols of status or for rituals. They’re heavy, bronze-like sometimes, and tied to aristocratic women in ceremonies. They come in sizes around five to six inches, with intricate designs that evoke fertility or power.