Pectoral Breast Plate From Timor with antique dark bronze color

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Pectoral Breast Plate From Timor with antique dark bronze colorA SYMBOL OF PRESTIGE AND LOVE This beautiful piece was made in brass by local artisans on the island of Timor in Indonesia, created as per ancient techniques. Discs like these were given to warriors upon their successful returns as a reward, and later worn as a symbol of prestige during ceremonies. The designs on the plate are celestial ornaments, evoking the cosmos. As per antique tradition they were also presented as bride price in marriage

placed outside of one’s house to demonstrate the family’s wealth and social status

and helping to control ones focus

Patung pagar: ca 145

Heights with the stands vary between ca 37- 44cm

living in couples and leading a similar existence to men

This beautiful set of rostrums comes from a swordfish deriving from the Indian Ocean

For centuries Patung Pagar were made to evoke protection and guidance in honor of Kaharingan

Marapu is the animistic/ancestral religion practiced in Sumba

Dimensions: the height of the stands are 20 and 25cm by around 12cm width of the money rings

made as per ancient techniques with traditional motifs from the area

animist religion of the local tribe Dayak until the 1900’s

Height ca 90cm with the stand