Vintage Handmade Jewelry Pendant.Tribal Pectoral Ornament Silver Pendant from Moluccas/Maluku.Marangga/Taka Molucca Pendant. Joined Triangle - For Sale

Vintage Handmade Jewelry Pendant.Tribal Pectoral Ornament Silver Pendant from Moluccas/Maluku.Marangga/Taka Molucca Pendant. Joined Triangle
Price: $125.00
Pectoral Ornament, Marangga
Babar, Maluku

This elegantly shaped pectoral pendant with delicate filigree loop and border, marangga, is from the Babar Island, South Moluccas. Used as bride wealth payment, it possesses sacred qualities and is part of the adat heirloom valuables.
Originally made in gold, silver was first introduced to Southeast Maluku in the 16-17th C in the form of silver dollars.
This piece is one of the finest example of the ornaments that found throughout the archipelago which shares many similar form.
It measures 3-2/8” wide by 2-1/8” high. 16 grams. Late 20th Century.

I will ship this item via registered air mail ( Malaysia Post ), 14 - 21 working days worldwide. Item shipped is insured.

For alternate shipping option and/or combine multiple listing, please contact me for an accurate quote based on your location and items that you are interested in.

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Borneo Hunters
5 wayang st
kuching
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Email : borneohunters@gmail.com
Phone : +60168953340

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