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Indonesian Bracelet

Posted by Lynn Ardent on August 31, 2014 at 1:43am

Silver bracelet consisting of geometric multi-sided spikes, each side delicately chased. Chain applied around each rim of the bracelet. Closes with a screw with a floral granulation. From Indonesia.

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Lynn Ardent March 17, 2015 at 3:54am

I found this bracelet with the same shape, but different engraving / repousse. ID'ed as Sulawesi from Indonesia. From Monika Ettlin's pinterest boards.
Preethi March 18, 2015 at 7:35am

Hi Lynn, yes, Indonesian, but I don't know if it's typical to an area of the country. Bracelets with triangular motifs are seen in various parts of southeast Asia, with some regional variation. Here's a similar bracelet in gold, from Anne Richter's Jewelry of Southeast Asia.
Lynn Ardent March 18, 2015 at 1:23pm

Thank you Preethi, I think the mystery is solved! The gold bracelet below is the closest yet.