The Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Silver Anklets from Oman
The fronts of these very heavy anklets are more than 7 cm high. They have an Indian background. They were either made in Gujarat, or more often by Indian silversmiths in Oman. Continue Reading
Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan Veil
Johannes Kalter, author of books on Uzbekistan, Turkestan, Syria, and the Swat Valley, shows pieces of just this kind in Turkestan and Uzbekistan. In his opinion, the veils were definitely worn in front of a woman’s face. The triangle would have been worn high up on the head with the tassels falling down the back.… Continue Reading
Ceremonial Crown from Indonesia
Called a pa sangko, lengkar suon, this crown is normally surmounted by sprays of gold tinsel leaves. It is worn by brides in South Sumatra, Bengkulu, and Lampung, Indonesia, and also used for dancing by young girls. See, for the type, Richter-Carpenter’s splendid and informative book Gold Jewellery of the Indonesian Archipelago, pp. 268-9. Continue Reading
Personal Ornament from Mongolia
This Mongolian amulet with silk fringe was worn on a silver chain, probably by a woman. It was made to protect a single person, and was enameled on one side with a plain silver back. Continue Reading
Hair Pins from Mongolia
These hair pins come from China, Inner Mongolia, and they are frequently grouped together and arranged as sets. Continue Reading
Comb from Vietnam
This comb is decorated on both sides with precise and sharp, nicely chased scenes of a dragon facing the phoenix, a markedly Chinese aesthetic. The symbolism of the dragon and phoenix suggests that this may well have been a wedding present. Continue Reading
Padaung Flower-Money Necklace from Burma
The Kayan Lahwi, or Padaung women of Burma wore brass coils around their necks, which pushed down the collar bone and compressed the rib cage to make the neck appear longer. They also made necklaces, which consisted “of high-grade silver barrel-shaped beads at the back, multiple chains, and several silver discs, which are examples of… Continue Reading
Hat Ornament from Turkey Made by Armenians
This silver disk was attached to the top of a cap or hat. It measures 13 cm in diameter. The fine filigree is particularly striking and clearly visible. We believe that it was possibly made in Denizli Province. Continue Reading