Two earclips ·  Inde, Naga · ID: 3033179

Description

Xancus Pyrum shell, each decorated with the punched contour of a stylized human figure, cord material and thorn-like wooden peg, respective fine cane for attachment, on metal base;
the magic powers attributed to the Xancus Pyrum shell make it particularly suitable for the use as ear ornament. It is believed, in fact, that since it makes a sound, it improves the sense of hearing when placed near the ear. Ear ornaments with human figures are prerogative of the warriors, elders and members of the village council.

L’objet Two earclips avec l’ID d’objet 3033179 a fait partie de l’enchère 70th tribal art auction en 8 septembre 2012 pour la dernière fois le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes et avait le numéro de lot 28.

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Littérature comparée

Somaré Grata, Vigorelli, Leonardo, The Nagas, Bergamo 1992, p. 106, ill. 7