Title
Pair of bangles
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Straits Settlements
Object Type
Dimension
refer to parts
Accession No.
2002-00643
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Edmond Chin
This type of bangles was worn by local women in Straits Settlements, perhaps including Nonyas (Peranakan women). Nonyas were fond of jewellery, which was worn as a display of wealth especially on ceremonial occasions.
