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Timor Rattle

Posted by Edith D on March 31, 2017 at 10:28am
A cast piece made from mixed metals with very low silver content.
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Tags: Indonesia, Timor
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  • Edith D March 31, 2017 at 10:32am

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  • Thelma April 2, 2017 at 8:25pm

    Very interesting. I've only recently come to know about these pieces from Timor. I understand they are used for dancing... Is there any significance in the fact that the two figures are facing in opposite directions?

  • Edith D April 3, 2017 at 8:46am
    Good question, but I'm afraid I don't know the answer. My understanding is that these are also used by men, and the design strikes me as masculine. These bracelets appear in a number of publications including "Ethnic Jewelry from Indonesia" by Carpenter.
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