Title
Pair of earrings
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Karo region, North Sumatra
Object Type
Dimension
Object size: L9.2cm
Accession No.
XXXX-06731
Collection of
This pair of gilded silver earrings, also known as 'padang curu curu', were worn by aristocratic Karo Batak women. The pendants represent a bird's nest, which is supposed to resemble the homes of affluent women filled with treasures.
