On both sides of the elaborate chain, each fibula is 22 cm long. Continue Reading
The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Akha Bracelets, Thailand
An outstanding and now very hard to obtain pair of high-quality silver Akha bracelets from Thailand (certainly the Golden Triangle, anyway, not SW China). Both the shape and the simply incised decoration are entirely characteristic. Continue Reading
Bonnet Ornament from China
This small object portrays one of the eight Daoist Immortals. It is early and very solid in construction, contrasting to many flimsy and low-quality counterparts of a later date. It used to be gilt all over, with traces now largely remaining at the bottom of the back only. Continue Reading
Child’s Silver Anklets (Painjin) from India
This pair of silver child’s anklets (painjin), decorated with auspicious mango (am) shapes, can also be worn as bracelets. Continue Reading
Comb with Kohl Applicator from Uzbekistan
Kohl is made by grinding the sulfide mineral Stibnite. It was used as eyeliner and mascara in ancient times. Attached to the top of this comb is a kohl applicator. Please also note the incision on the carnelian. Continue Reading
Rajasthan Silver Armband (Naugari) from India
Worn by a farmer’s wife, this old silver armband (naugari) has a diameter of 12.5 cm. The 7 gajre balls attached to the central circle are made from a thick stamped silver sheet, which is important when identifying a naugari. Another example is included in Oppi Untracht’s masterly book, Traditional Jewelry of India, page 255. Continue Reading
Hair Comb from Bali, Indonesia
The Dutch royal crown motif has been a popular element in Balinese ornaments, and a natural use of Dutch Royal symbols during the time when Indonesia was established as a colony. Only high-ranking women were allowed to wear these decorative combs. While we of course admire the piece in any case, it has special interest… Continue Reading
Enameled Hair Pin from China
The swastika in the center is the Mandarin Chinese character, wàn. It signifies celestial virtues and infinite prosperity. Buddhists from India brought it to China around 2000 years ago. Continue Reading
Turkoman Bracelets from Afghanistan
This pair of heavy silver bracelets are Turkoman, made in the in Kazakh style. These styles were blended because the Kazakhs lived with the Turkoman and others in Afghanistan. Linda pointed out that similar ones were made for several more decades and simply described as being from Kazakhstan. We remember seeing several in the 1980s.… Continue Reading