Bracelet
| Accession Nr.: | 57.407.1 |
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| Type: | jewellery; religious or cult object; accessory |
| Date of production: |
first half of the 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | coral (plant root), carved |
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| Dimensions: | height: 3.5 cm diameter: 7.5 cm |
Jewellery made of local coral type (Indonesian: akar bahar). Open bangle with animal head (makara or snake). The popularity of the akar bahar (literally: sea root) in Indonesia is due in part to the various physiological benefits attributed to its consumption, and its wearing as a bracelet is said to protect against evil forces.