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Bracelet from Timor

A lovely, old silver bracelet from Timor. It seems to have had its original shape altered a bit, probably to fit more comfortably on a Western wrist. The top "mushroom" portion functions as a rattle.
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  • Lovely! The silverwork is beautiful.

  • Yes, unfortunately the photo does not do the deep patina and wear patterns justice!

  • that Looks great, and very unusual! Never seen here before!

  • In practice these were often not worn on the wrist - though they could be! - but were held by the fingers when dancing, particularly because they rattled. A nice, typical example, Hillary. See also my wife Truus's book, p. 197 with two shown - one of them very similar to yours.

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