Gold twist-bracelet with two snake-heads

Title
Gold twist-bracelet with two snake-heads
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Indonesia
Material
gold
Dimension
Object size: H: 0.5,
x W: 6,
x D: 6.5 CM
Accession No.
2012-00399
Collection of
Peranakan Museum
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Family Tan Tjien Sian, Manado.
NLB Type
Goldwork

This is a gold bracelet with a twist or rope-like design and a snake head at each end. Bracelets were a common form of jewellery worn by Peranakan women as a sign of their wealth and opulence.

 

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