Four Western Indonesian, Sumatra, Nias Men’s Shell Bracelets

Four Western Indonesian, Sumatra, Nias Men’s Shell Bracelets
Fine old smooth patina
Late 19th Century
Size: 8cm wide – 3¼ ins wide (max)
These rare shell bracelets were fashioned with stone tools from the Pacific Giant Clam shell ‘Tridacna Gigas’. They were worn on the right wrist of Nias men and overtime the material takes on a beautiful patina that resembles alabaster.

Four Western Indonesian, Sumatra, Nias Men’s Shell Bracelets

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