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Three Silver Modesty Plates (Capings) Bugis People. Indonesia,19th Century

 Capings were worn by little girls of Southeast Asia, a tradition derived from India dated back centuries ago. They were believed to possess the power to protect the children from evil spirits. Gold capings were for the royalties, silver for high officials, wood, brass, copper and shells were for the commoners. They were worn suspended from a silver chain or a cotton cord around the hips.

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