DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Mamuli

NameEar Ornament

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeSumba, Sumba, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumSilver alloy

DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 5/8 in. (7.3025 x 8.255 x 1.5875 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.429

DescriptionSilver colored, horse collar shaped object with brads along top and twisted wire along edges. A small platform is the base on each side and each has a small water buffalo with nose ring and blanket on its back. Brads are on the bottom edge of the platform.