Men's ceremonial chest ornament "marangga"

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Description

silver (66.5%), gold plating: 6.5 ct,

The “marangga” was worn during special ritual occasions and is imposing because of its size, as well as its stark, “modern” shape. It was so sacred, that it was kept hidden in the “adat” house, with its use carefully controlled by priests.

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Comparing literature

Daalder, Truus, Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment. Australia - Oceania - Asia - Africa, Adelaide 2009, p. 194, fig. 309

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