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Gold Ear Ornament or Pendant, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia — Gold Ear Ornament or Pendant, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia

Gold Ear Ornament or Pendant, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia

Gold Ear Ornament or Pendant, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia

This gold ear ornament or pendant originates from Sumba in the Nusa Tenggara Islands of Indonesia, representing traditional island metalwork. The artifact reflects the rich cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship of Indonesian indigenous peoples.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

November 15, 2022

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 1

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Gold Ear Ornament or Pendant, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia, Gold Ear Ornament or Pendant, Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Islands, Indonesia

This gold ear ornament or pendant originates from Sumba in the Nusa Tenggara Islands of Indonesia, representing traditional island metalwork. The artifact reflects the rich cultural heritage and skilled craftsmanship of Indonesian indigenous peoples.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Gold, Indonesian, Pendant, Traditional, Sumba, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Cultural Artifact, Ornamental, Jewelry