Sale 214 Lot 449

INDONESIAN SUMBANESE MAMULI PENDANTS. Lot of four patinated sumbanese mamuli pendants, which are traditional ornaments from Sumba Island in eastern Indonesia. Mamuli are typically omega-shaped ornaments and are highly symbolic. These pendants hold significant cultural importance in Sumbanese society, representing fertility and social status. They play a crucial role in ceremonial gift exchanges, particularly during marriage negotiations, and symbolize ancestral connections. Historically, mamuli were worn as ear ornaments when earlobe elongation was practiced, but today they are primarily worn as pendants around the neck. - Length: 11 inches ( Largest Piece).
$100-180